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Fri, 31 Jul 2015, 21:00
Manam (Papua New Guinea): A large explosive eruption occurred at the volcano today. The event produced an ash column that rose to approx. 65,000 ft (20 km) altitude and started to drift SW. Read allFri, 31 Jul 2015, 14:47
A large explosive eruption occurred at the volcano today. The event produced an ash column that rose to approx. 65,000 ft (20 km) altitude and started to drift SW. Read all- More about Manam volcano
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Fri, 31 Jul 2015, 14:37
A series of small to medium-sized pyroclastic flows occurred yesterday as a result of the ongoing destruction of the unstable lava lobe present on the upper eastern flank. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Fri, 31 Jul 2015, 12:05
The attached satellite image from 20 July shows that the whole crater floor has been covered by fresh lava flows. Read all- More about Raung volcano
Fri, 31 Jul 2015, 10:52
The expected new eruption, the third in 2015, started this morning at 09.20 local time. Read all- More about Piton de la Fournaise volcano
Thu, 30 Jul 2015, 21:00
Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): A new eruption might be under way at the volcano. Since last weekend, seismic activity from a source at 1-2 km depth beneath Dolomieu crater has been increasing. In addition, increased degassing and inflation of the Dolomieu crater have been detected, both likely signs of a new magma intrusion at shallow depth. Read allThu, 30 Jul 2015, 10:11
A new eruption might be under way at the volcano. Since last weekend, seismic activity from a source at 1-2 km depth beneath Dolomieu crater has been increasing. In addition, increased degassing and inflation of the Dolomieu crater have been detected, both likely signs of a new magma intrusion at shallow depth. Read all- More about Piton de la Fournaise volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
IG reported moderate seismic activity at Tungurahua during 29 July-4 August, characterized by long-period events and tremor. Cloud cover often prevented visual observations. On 31 July a steam-and-ash plume drifted W, producing ashfall in Pillate (8 km W), Choglontus (13 km WSW), Bilbao (8 km W), and El Manzano (8 km SW), Mocha (25 km W), and Tisaleo (29 km NW). Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
On 4 August BNPB reported that the eruption at Sinabung continued at a very high level. Lava was incandescent as far as 1.5 km SE and E down the flanks, and multiple avalanches were detected. Pyroclastic flows traveled at most 3 km ESE and SE, and ash plumes rose 2 km. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
AVO reported that seismicity at Shishaldin continued to be elevated over background levels 28 July-4 August indicating that low-level eruptive activity confined to the summit crater continued. Cloud cover sometimes prevented satellite and webcam observations; elevated surface temperatures were sometimes detected in satellite images. Satellite images detected a 24-km-long steam plume drifting SE on 28 July and vigorous steaming and plumes drifting SW on 31 July. Read all- More about Shishaldin volcano
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Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 24-31 July lava-dome extrusion onto Sheveluch's N flank was accompanied by fumarolic activity, dome incandescence, and hot avalanches. Satellite images showed a daily thermal anomaly over the dome. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
HVO reported that seismicity beneath Kilauea's summit, upper East Rift Zone, and Southwest Rift Zone was at background levels during 29 July-4 August. The lava lake continued to circulate and spatter in the Overlook vent. Webcams recorded multiple incandescent outgassing vents within Pu'u 'O'o; for 45 minutes on 31 July a lava flow effused from a vent on the E part of the crater floor. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
KVERT reported that moderate explosive activity at Karymsky continued during 24-31 July. Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly, as well as ash plumes that drifted 65 km E and NW during 25 and 27-30 July. Helicopter pilots observed explosions on 28 July; ash plumes rose to an altitude of 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
Based on observations conducted at the Karangetang Volcano Observation Post in the village of Salili, PVMBG reported that white plumes rose as high as 250 m above the Main Crater and 25 m above Crater II during 22-29 July; foggy conditions occasionally prevented views. Incandescence from the lava dome was observed at night. Incandescent avalanches from the fronts of 150-m-long lava flows traveled as far as 2.5 km E down the Batuawang and Kahetang drainages. Read all- More about Karangetang volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 29 July-4 August ash plumes from Dukono rose to altitudes of 2.1-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 55-155 km NW, N, NE, and ENE. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
Based on JMA notices, satellite-image analyses, and pilot observations, the Tokyo VAAC reported that ash plumes from Suwanosejima rose to altitudes of 2.1-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E, SW, and W during 30-31 July and 4 August. On 2 August an ash plume rose to an altitude of 4 km (13,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
On 4 August BNPB reported that during the previous three days the Strombolian eruption at Raung increased in intensity. Ash fell in Sempu, Songgon, Glenmore, Gambiran, and Banyuwangi. On 4 August dense blackish gray ash plumes rose 800 m and drifted SE. Read all- More about Raung volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
OVPDLF reported that a sharp increase in seismicity at Piton de la Fournaise, increased gas emissions, and deformation recorded on 30 July prompted an Alert Level increase and an evacuation. A fissure eruption began the next day at 0920, preceded by 90 minutes of high seismicity and 80 minutes of major deformation; it was confirmed by a hiker and then by observation of a gas plume. A 1-km-long fissure opened in the NE part of the l'Enclos Fouqué caldera and produced dozens of lava fountains. Read all- More about Piton de la Fournaise volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
The Washington VAAC reported bright thermal anomalies at Nevado del Ruiz visible in satellite images on 31 July; a brief increase in seismicity was detected, and the thermal anomaly was weaker in subsequent images. Read all- More about Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
RVO reported that an eruption at Manam's Southern Crater began at about 1130 on 31 July with low roaring noises. Soon after, variously-sized scoria were ejected; fist-sized scoria fell in Warisi village on the E side of the island, and clasts 10-20 cm in diameter fell on the N side of the island in Baliau. Two people were knocked unconscious after being hit with scoria. Read all- More about Manam volcano
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Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
On 4 August, BNPB reported that Gamalama continued to erupt, although with low intensity. Tremor was continuous. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4); visitors and residents were warned not to approach the crater within a radius of 1.5 km. Read all- More about Gamalama volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
Based on satellite images and the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that multiple ash plumes from Colima rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 110 km WSW and SW on 31 July. On 3 August a gas plume possibly containing ash drifted 30-40 km N and W. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
AVO reported that during 29 July-4 August satellite images detected strongly elevated surface temperatures at Cleveland's summit consistent with growth of a new lava dome. A field crew working in the area on 1 August reported frequent rockfalls on the volcano. A weak infrasound signal was much smaller than the explosion detected on 21 July; the signal may have been related to gas emissions, also consistent with lava-dome effusion. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Tue, 28 Jul 2015, 11:05
Strombolian activity occurs from two main vents as the submitted photo shows.- More about Raung volcano
Tue, 28 Jul 2015, 10:31
Karymsky (Kamchatka): An ash plume from an explosion produced an ash plume that rose to 14,000 ft (4.2 km) altitude and drifted north this morning. The volcano continues to produce intermittent strombolian- to vulcanian-type explosive eruptions. Read allTue, 28 Jul 2015, 10:26
Elevated seismic activity has been recorded since early July, the Japan Meterological Agency (JMA) reported. Yesterday, a phase of volcanic tremor occurred that lasted 3 minutes and a slight ground deformation was detected. Read all- More about Kirishima volcano
Tue, 28 Jul 2015, 10:21

Ash plume, approx. 2 km tall, from an explosion at Popo this morning and the glow from the active lava dome in its crater (CENAPRED webcam)
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Tue, 28 Jul 2015, 10:11
Light ash emissions have been occurring at the volcano.- More about Sabancaya volcano
Tue, 28 Jul 2015, 10:07
A series of pyroclastic flows yesterday noon (see previous post) and this morning destroyed a part of the eastern lava lobe. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Tue, 28 Jul 2015, 09:59
Ash emissions were recorded on satellite imagery on 26 July, producing a plume that rose to 15,000 ft (4.5 km) altitude and drifted NW. During yesterday and today, the plume dissipated and no new emissions were detected (VAAC Tokyo).- More about Chirinkotan volcano
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