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Calbuco volcano (Chile): new explosion

Thu, 30 Apr 2015, 21:47

Ash column erupted from Calbuco today

A strong explosive eruption occurred today (12:10 on 30 April, local time) at the volcano, producing an ash column that rose several kilometers above the summit crater. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 30 Apr 2015: Dempo volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, Sinabung

Thu, 30 Apr 2015, 21:00

Pyroclastic flow at Sinabung yesterday at 18:20 (image: @endrolewa / twitter)

Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): (29 Apr) A series of strong pyroclastic flows occurred yesterday 28 April 2015, reaching 3-4.5 km distance. The largest, at 18:20 local time touched and burnt the (evacuated) village of Guru Kinayan on the southern slope of the volcano. Read all

Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia): pyroclastic flows destroy village on southern flank

Wed, 29 Apr 2015, 22:55

Pyroclastic flow at Sinabung yesterday at 18:20 (image: @endrolewa / twitter)

A series of strong pyroclastic flows occurred yesterday 28 April 2015, reaching 3-4.5 km distance. The largest, at 18:20 local time touched and burnt the (evacuated) village of Guru Kinayan on the southern slope of the volcano. Read all

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Dempo volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia): seismic unrest, alert level raised

Wed, 29 Apr 2015, 21:21

Seismicity at Dempo volcano (PVMBG)

PVMBG raised the alert level of the volcano to 2 (waspada, "watch" on a scale of 1-4) because of increased seismic activity (mainly tremor and volcanic-tectonic earthquakes). Read all

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Piton de la Fournaise volcano (La Réunion) activity update: unrest, eruption warning

Wed, 29 Apr 2015, 21:10

A new eruption could be on its way at the volcano. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 29 Apr 2015: Kilauea volcano

Wed, 29 Apr 2015, 21:00

Overflow of Kilauea's summit lava lake early this morning

Kilauea (Hawai'i): For the first time since its appearance in 2008, the lava lake has spilled over into the floor of Halema'uma'u crater. Read all

Volcanic activity worldwide 28 Apr 2015: Kilauea volcano

Tue, 28 Apr 2015, 21:00

lava lake in the Overlook crater on 26 April morning, when it reached to within 3 m (10 ft) of the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu. This is the highest the lava lake has reached during the current summit eruption. (HVO)

Kilauea (Hawai'i): (28 Apr) The lava lake inside the summit caldera's Halema'uma'u crater has been constantly rising since 22 April and is now about to overflow. Read all

Kilauea volcano (Hawaii): lava lake in Halema'uma'u crater about to overflow

Tue, 28 Apr 2015, 06:30

The lava lake inside the summit caldera's Halema'uma'u crater has been constantly rising since 22 April and is now about to overflow. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 27 Apr 2015: Karymsky volcano, Barren Island, Dukono, Sakurajima, Calbuco, Manam

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 21:00

Ash plume from Sakurajima's explosion this morning

Karymsky (Kamchatka): (27 Apr) An explosion occurred this morning that was strong enough to produce an ash plume to approx. 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo). Read all

Sakurajima volcano (Japan): strong explosion

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 08:36

Ash plume from Sakurajima's explosion this morning

Strong activity continues from the volcano. This morning (14:24 local time), an explosion at the Showa crater sent a plume to 15,000 ft (4.5 km) altitude that drifted north.

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 08:25

The volcano continues to produce significant ash emissions - a plume extending 20 nautical miles E was observed Saturday (Darwin VAAC).

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Karymsky volcano (Kamchatka): ash plume reported

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 08:24

An explosion occurred this morning that was strong enough to produce an ash plume to approx. 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo).

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Barren Island (India): ash plume reported

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 08:22

A pilot reported an ash plume rising to 10,000 ft from the volcano. Likely, eruptive activity which had produced a new lava flow in March is still going on or has resumed.

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Manam volcano (Papua New Guinea): ash emissions

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 08:20

SO2 plume from Manam volcano today (NOAA)

Eruptive activity is taking place at the volcano. VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume to 8,000 ft from the volcano this morning. A pronounced SO2 plume can be seen on satellite data as well.

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Calbuco volcano (Chile) activity update: activity decreases

Mon, 27 Apr 2015, 08:14

Activity has been lower yesterday, but weak ash emissions continued at least intermittently. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 25 Apr 2015: Ngauruhoe volcano, Sakurajima, Aso, Calbuco, Suwanose-jima

Sat, 25 Apr 2015, 21:00

Exlosion at Nakadake volcano (Aso volcano) this morning

Aso (Kyushu): Mild to moderate strombolian explosions from the Nakadake crater have become continuous. Read all

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Aso volcano (Kyushu, Japan): strombolian eruption

Sat, 25 Apr 2015, 09:09

Exlosion at Nakadake volcano (Aso volcano) this morning

Mild to moderate strombolian explosions from the Nakadake crater have become continuous.

View into the Nakadake crater with an ash-rich explosion last evening

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Calbuco volcano update: Continuing ash emissions

Sat, 25 Apr 2015, 08:59

Glow from Calbuco this morning

Mild to moderate emissions of ash and incandescent material (probably as strombolian explosions) continue at the summit vent(s). A small ash plume rises approx. 1 km and is currently drifting east. Read all

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Suwanose-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) activity update

Sat, 25 Apr 2015, 08:46

Several ash plumes were reported by VAAC Tokyo during the past days. Read all

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Sakurajima volcano (Japan): strong and frequent explosions, ash plumes up to 16,000 ft

Sat, 25 Apr 2015, 08:44

Ash plume from Sakurajima this morning

Strong vulcanian explosions have been occurring at the volcano, which remains in a state of elevated activity. Read all

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Ngauruhoe volcano (New Zealand): alert level lowered back to normal

Fri, 24 Apr 2015, 22:32

The alert level was lowered back to the lowest level green, after signs of unrest at the volcano gradually had declined during the past weeks. Read all

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Calbuco volcano update: new ash emissions

Fri, 24 Apr 2015, 22:26

Ash emission from Calbuco this evening

Starting from 23:30 local time last night (23 April), activity at the volcano has again increased. The volcano started to produce more or less continuous small to moderate ash emissions, that have been reaching up to 2 km height and drifted mainly northeast. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 24 Apr 2015: Turrialba volcano, Villarrica, Calbuco

Fri, 24 Apr 2015, 21:00

Strombolian explosion at Turrialba this morning

Turrialba (Costa Rica): The ejection of incandescent lava in small strombolian-type explosions has been observed since 03:40 this morning at the volcano's crater. This means that new magma has now arrived at the crater. Read all

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica): strombolian activity observed

Fri, 24 Apr 2015, 16:37

Strombolian explosion at Turrialba this morning

The ejection of incandescent lava in small strombolian-type explosions has been observed since 03:40 this morning at the volcano's crater. This means that new magma has now arrived at the crater. Read all

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Calbuco volcano update: Volcano stays quiet (so far)

Fri, 24 Apr 2015, 07:50

The volcano has so far stayed calm, but the alert level remains at red because another explosion could occur. A major problem in this situation seems to be that eruptions such as the recent one are likely to remain something impossible to predict - at least in some cases. Read all

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Villarrica volcano (Chile): mild strombolian activity

Fri, 24 Apr 2015, 07:36

Glow from VIllarrica this morning

SERNAGEOMIN reported weak strombolian activity during the past days and the presence of a small oscillating lava lake in the summit crater's inner pit. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Apr 2015: Calbuco volcano

Thu, 23 Apr 2015, 21:00

Sub-plinian eruption of Calbuco this morning (image: C.I.M.A.T / facebook)

Calbuco (Southern Chile and Argentina): The 21 y-o mountaineer who was missing and feared victim of the eruption has survived and has been rescued, fortunately. Together with a small group of friends, he was on excursion on the mountain when the eruption occurred last night. Read all

Calbuco volcano update: Missing excursionist feared dead returned safe

Thu, 23 Apr 2015, 19:10

The 21 y-o mountaineer who was missing and feared victim of the eruption has survived and has been rescued, fortunately. Together with a small group of friends, he was on excursion on the mountain when the eruption occurred last night. Read all

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Calbuco volcano update: Eruption update / summary

Thu, 23 Apr 2015, 18:04

Sub-plinian eruption of Calbuco this morning (image: C.I.M.A.T / facebook)

The violent eruption of the volcano that had started at 01:00 local time this morning lasted about 6 hours and gradually waned. However, a third explosion in the near future remains a possibility. Read all

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Calbuco volcano (Chile): major eruption - updates

Thu, 23 Apr 2015, 11:30

Eruption plume from Calbuco on 22 April (source: Fusion Terrestre / facebook)

A major explosive eruption started at the volcano yesterday afternoon (20:45 GMT). VAAC Buenos Aires reported an ash plume to 30,000 ft (10 km) altitude. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 22 Apr 2015: Sakurajima volcano, Aso, Nevado del Ruiz

Wed, 22 Apr 2015, 21:00

Ash plume from Nevado del Ruiz Monday afternoon (INGEOMINAS)

Aso (Kyushu): Mild strombolian activity with low-level ash emissions continue from the Nakadake crater. Read all

Aso volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Wed, 22 Apr 2015, 09:54

Mild strombolian activity with low-level ash emissions continue from the Nakadake crater.

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Sakurajima volcano (Japan): strong explosions, ash plumes up to 15,000 ft

Wed, 22 Apr 2015, 09:52

The volcano has been very active recently. Vulcanian-type explosions have been frequent (2-8 per day) and often relatively large. Read all

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Nevado del Ruiz volcano (Colombia): ash emissions

Wed, 22 Apr 2015, 09:41

Ash plume from Nevado del Ruiz Monday afternoon (INGEOMINAS)

Activity at the volcano has increased during the past week. Accompanied by elevated seismic activity, ash emissions have been occurring since 14 April. The strongest phase of activity was on 19 April, when ash plumes rose to estimated 900 meters above the summit. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 20 Apr 2015: Fuego volcano, Tungurahua, Guagua Pichincha

Mon, 20 Apr 2015, 21:00

Lava flow on Fuego early on 18 April 2015

Fuego (Guatemala): A more intense phase of activity with the effusion of a 2 km long lava flow on the southeastern slope into the Taniluya canyon occurred during 17-18 April. Read all

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica): mild ash eruptions

Mon, 20 Apr 2015, 11:05

Ash emissions at Turrialba volcano yesterday afternoon

Sporadic ash emissions have continued to occur during the previous days at the volcano. Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Mon, 20 Apr 2015, 10:30

Steam and ash plume from Tungurahua this morning

Over the past week, activity has remained at moderate levels with small to medium-sized ash emissions, but no larger explosions so far. The largest occurred on the afternoon of 15 April, when ash plumes rose to up to 3 km above the volcano.

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Guagua Pichincha volcano (Ecuador): seismic unrest

Mon, 20 Apr 2015, 10:25

Earthquakes under Guagua Pichincha volcano in 2015 so far (IGEPN)

Earthquake swarms have been detected under the volcano recently. They could be early indicators of new activity in the medium-term future (weeks to months).

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala): strong activity and lava flow during 17-18 April

Mon, 20 Apr 2015, 10:11

Lava flow on Fuego early on 18 April 2015

A more intense phase of activity with the effusion of a 2 km long lava flow on the southeastern slope into the Taniluya canyon occurred during 17-18 April. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Apr 2015: Stromboli volcano

Thu, 16 Apr 2015, 21:00

Strombolian eruption at Stromboli on 10 April (INGV)

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (16 Apr) During the past week, activity at the volcano has picked up and resumed to its typical normal strombolian activity - good news for all who are going to visit the island during the starting tourist season. Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): strong explosion on 15 April

Thu, 16 Apr 2015, 11:05

A strong explosion, the largest of the volcano in 2015 so far, occurred on 15 April, producing an ash plume that rose 3.5 km above the crater. Read all

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Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): volcano returns to normal activity

Thu, 16 Apr 2015, 08:25

Strombolian eruption at Stromboli on 10 April (INGV)

During the past week, activity at the volcano has picked up and resumed to its typical normal strombolian activity - good news for all who are going to visit the island during the starting tourist season. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 14 Apr 2015: Kliuchevskoi volcano, Hekla

Tue, 14 Apr 2015, 21:00

Epicenters of recent earthquakes south of Hekla

Hekla (Iceland): Small earthquake swarms occurred at shallow depths during the past days near the volcano. The quakes were located approx. 6-10 km south of Hekla volcano and at shallow depths around 5 km. Read all

Hekla volcano (Iceland): earthquake swarms

Tue, 14 Apr 2015, 11:43

Epicenters of recent earthquakes south of Hekla

Small earthquake swarms occurred at shallow depths during the past days near the volcano. The quakes were located approx. 6-10 km south of Hekla volcano and at shallow depths around 5 km. Read all

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Klyuchevskoy volcano (Kamchatka): new phase of mild activity

Tue, 14 Apr 2015, 11:32

Weak steam / ash plume from Klyuchevskoy volcano today

After less than two weeks pause, the volcano started to erupt again - mild strombolian explosions at the summit crater and small ash emissions. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 13 Apr 2015: Popocatépetl volcano, Reventador, Tungurahua

Mon, 13 Apr 2015, 21:00

Aerial view of Popo's crater on 10 April with the partially collapsed lava dome (CENAPRED)

Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): (13 Apr) Activity has remained essentially unchanged. Intermittent small to moderate explosions occur from the volcano's summit crater, where slow magma extrusion continues to accumulate in a moderately viscous, flat dome. Read all

Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico): aerial picture of crater and collapsed dome

Mon, 13 Apr 2015, 08:49

Aerial view of Popo's crater on 10 April with the partially collapsed lava dome (CENAPRED)

Activity has remained essentially unchanged. Intermittent small to moderate explosions occur from the volcano's summit crater, where slow magma extrusion continues to accumulate in a moderately viscous, flat dome. Read all

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Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update: intermittent weak to moderate explosions, occasional pyroclastic flows

Mon, 13 Apr 2015, 08:42

Explosion and pyroclastic flow at Reventador on 9 April

Activity has been relatively intense during the past days. Frequent explosions with ash plumes of 1-2 km height and smaller pyroclastic flows have occurred from the summit vent, where a lava dome is growing.

Explosion and pyroclastic flow at Reventador on 11 April (IGPEN infrared webcam)

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): continuing unrest, small explosions

Mon, 13 Apr 2015, 08:32

Ash emission at Tungurahua on 10 April

Intermittent mild explosive activity with ash emissions continues at the volcano. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 12 Apr 2015: Etna volcano

Sun, 12 Apr 2015, 21:00

Ash emission from Bocca Nuova (Montagnola thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

Etna (Sicily, Italy): A short sequence of seismo volcanic events occurred a few hours ago ended with two ash explosions at the Bocca Nuova Crater. Read all

Etna volcano update: Explosions at Bocca Nuova Crater

Sun, 12 Apr 2015, 15:02

Ash emission from Bocca Nuova (Montagnola thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

A short sequence of seismo volcanic events occurred a few hours ago ended with two ash explosions at the Bocca Nuova Crater.

Ash emission from Bocca Nuova (INGV webcam)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 9 Apr 2015: Ubinas volcano, Erta Ale

Thu, 9 Apr 2015, 21:00

Ash emission from Ubinas yesterday and ash fall in Ubinas town (OVS)

Ubinas (Peru): After several months of calm, the volcano started to erupt yesterday morning again. An initial moderately strong explosion produced an ash plume that rose 2.5 km above the volcano and drifted SE to the Ubinas valley, where approx. 1.5 mm of ash fall occurred in 6 km distance. Read all

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Erta Ale and Dallol, Ethiopia - Danakil expedition Feb 2015: tour photos by Dietmar Berendes

Thu, 9 Apr 2015, 15:55

Impressions from our latest expedition to the Danakil in Ethiopia with Erta Ale volcano and Dallol in Feb 2015 - a selection of tour photos by Dietmar Berendes.

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): new eruption

Thu, 9 Apr 2015, 09:49

Ash emission from Ubinas yesterday and ash fall in Ubinas town (OVS)

After several months of calm, the volcano started to erupt yesterday morning again. An initial moderately strong explosion produced an ash plume that rose 2.5 km above the volcano and drifted SE to the Ubinas valley, where approx. 1.5 mm of ash fall occurred in 6 km distance. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 8 Apr 2015: Tungurahua volcano

Wed, 8 Apr 2015, 21:01

Ash emission from Tungurahua on 6 April 2015 (IGPEN)

Tungurahua (Ecuador): The volcano entered a phase of increasing activity again. New ash emissions, tremor episodes and increased SO2 output occurred during the past days and suggest that a new pulse of magma is on its way. This could lead to a new, possibly intense eruptive phase in the near future. Read all

Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): new ash emissions, eruption warning

Wed, 8 Apr 2015, 09:38

Ash emission from Tungurahua on 6 April 2015 (IGPEN)

The volcano entered a phase of increasing activity again. New ash emissions, tremor episodes and increased SO2 output occurred during the past days and suggest that a new pulse of magma is on its way. This could lead to a new, possibly intense eruptive phase in the near future. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 7 Apr 2015: Kliuchevskoi volcano, Dukono, Reventador, Turrialba, Ibu

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 21:00

Kliuchevskoi (Kamchatka): KVERT lowered the volcano's alert level back to green yesterday - the most recent phase of mild activity appears to have ended. Read all

Klyuchevskoy volcano (Kamchatka): alert level lowered back to green

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 15:13

KVERT lowered the volcano's alert level back to green yesterday - the most recent phase of mild activity appears to have ended.

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Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) photos Nov 2014: eruptions from the lava dome

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 11:05

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Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu): fissure eruption inside caldera produced new lava flow field in Feb 2015

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 11:05

Landsat 8 images showing the new lava field erupted in Feb 2015 (Culture Volcan)

A short effusive flank eruption occurred in February 2015 from a fissure on the southeastern flank of Marum and produced a lava flow field of approx. 1.4 squake kilometers.

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Reventador volcano (Ecuador): strong eruption this morning

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 08:07

Incandescent material on Reventador volcano, presumably from an eruption this morning

A larger explosion seems to have occurred about an hour ago. On the thermal webcam, the upper cone is seen covered with incandescent ejecta. Read all

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 08:01

Ash plumes were detected at the volcano during the past days, suggesting that activity is relatively intense at the moment.

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Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica): new ash eruptions

Tue, 7 Apr 2015, 07:53

Eruption at Turrialba on 5 April 2015

A new phase of explosive activity occurred at the volcano during the past days. It has calmed down again since yesterday, but new eruptions could (and are likely to) occur any time. Steaming and incandescence are visible from the crater. Read all

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Barren Island volcano (Indian Ocean) activity update

Sun, 5 Apr 2015, 11:05

An eruption occurred in mid to late March with strombolian explosions and the effusion of a lava flow from the central cone.

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Volcanic activity worldwide 3 Apr 2015: Karymsky volcano, Popocatépetl, Shiveluch, Chirpoi, Chirink...

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 21:00

Incandescence at the summit crater and steam emission from Popocatépetl

Karymsky (Kamchatka): An ash plume was reported this morning. The volcano has intermittent strombolian to vulcanian explosions, sometimes strong enough to produce ash clouds visible on satellite imagery. Read all

Zhupanovsky volcano (Kamchatka, Russia) activity update

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 15:32

A new phase of moderate ash emissions reaching 17,000 ft (5 km) altitude took place this morning.

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Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka) activity update

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 15:31

The seismic signal of the volcano suggests a strong explosion occurred this morning, producing an ash plume that rose to estimated 8 km altitude (VAAC Tokyo). At the time of the eruption, the volcano was in clouds. Read all

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Karymsky volcano (Kamchatka) activity update

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 15:29

An ash plume was reported this morning. The volcano has intermittent strombolian to vulcanian explosions, sometimes strong enough to produce ash clouds visible on satellite imagery.

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Shishaldin volcano (United States, Aleutian Islands) activity update

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 15:24

Low-level eruptive activity continues at the summit crater of the volcano, where vigorous steaming could often be seen during the past week. Aviation Color Code remains Orange.

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Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico): activity summary 24 - 31 March 2015

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 09:52

Incandescence at the summit crater and steam emission from Popocatépetl

Activity at the volcano has remained essentially unchanged, but dropped overall during the past week. Read all

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Chirpoi volcano (Kurile Islands, Russia) activity update

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 09:47

A thermal anomaly on satellite images and steam-gas emissions continued during the past week at Snow volcano. Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 25-31 March 2015)

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Chirinkotan volcano (Northern Kuriles, Kuril Islands) activity update

Fri, 3 Apr 2015, 09:42

A thermal anomaly at the volcano remains visible on cloud-free satellite images.

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Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Apr 2015: Dukono volcano, Sinabung, Bagana

Thu, 2 Apr 2015, 21:00

Pyroclastic flow at SInabung yesterday 11:45 local time (photo: Mbah Lëwå / facebook)

Bagana (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea): Ash emissions have been stronger over the past days, suggesting that activity has picked up. Read all

Villarrica volcano (Chile): activity summary 24-31 March 2015 (strombolian activity)

Thu, 2 Apr 2015, 11:05

OVDAS-SERNAGEOMIN reported that during 24-25 March gas-and-ash emissions at Villarrica decreased but the magnitude of the continuous seismic tremor slightly increased. Crater incandescence overnight was observed. Read all

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Bagana volcano (Papua New Guinea): ash emissions

Thu, 2 Apr 2015, 10:44

Ash emissions have been stronger over the past days, suggesting that activity has picked up. Read all

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Thu, 2 Apr 2015, 10:42

Activity at the volcano remains elevated. VAAC Darwin frequently reports ash plumes drifting NE at 2-3 km altitude visible on satellite images.

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Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia) update: growing lava lobe, pyroclastic flows

Thu, 2 Apr 2015, 10:39

Pyroclastic flow at SInabung yesterday 11:45 local time (photo: Mbah Lëwå / facebook)

The volcano continues to extrude viscous lava, feeding the lava dome occupying the summit crater and a new lava lobe on the upper eastern flank. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 1 Apr 2015: Mount Olympus volcano

Wed, 1 Apr 2015, 21:00

Mount Olympus (Mars): (31 Mar) NASA scientists studying volcanic rocks from Mars came to the conclusion that the red planet´s volcano, Mount Olympus, is not dead or dormant but in fact an active volcano whose last eruption might have been as recent as a few years to decades ago. Read all

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