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Mon, 30 Nov 2015, 21:00
Zao (Honshu): (30 Nov) Signs of unrest have been reported from the volcano. According to a news article, new episodes of volcanic tremor were detected under the volcano recently, believed to be signs of increased internal fluid movements. Read allMon, 30 Nov 2015, 07:57
Signs of unrest have been reported from the volcano. According to a news article, new episodes of volcanic tremor were detected under the volcano recently, believed to be signs of increased internal fluid movements. Read all- More about Zao volcano
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Mon, 30 Nov 2015, 07:33
The activity at the volcano has been increasing since a few days ago. The effusion rate has risen significantly. Pulsating lava fountaining and strong, detonating strombolian explosions several hundred meters high from the summit vents are currently feeding at least 3 relatively large lava flows descending on the western and southern flanks: Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Sat, 28 Nov 2015, 21:00
Batu Tara (Sunda Islands, Indonesia): (28 Nov) We just returned from a 3-days expedition to the island during 23-26 Nov: the volcano's activity was overall at similar levels as during the previous visits between 2012-June this year, but highly variable from day to day: Read allSat, 28 Nov 2015, 12:05
New ash emissions occurred on 27 Nov, detected on satellite imagery. A plume about 300 km long was seen drifting east from the volcano at estimated 18,000 ft (6 km) altitude. - More about Zhupanovsky volcano
Sat, 28 Nov 2015, 10:18
After its powerful explosion on 22 Nov, the volcano has mainly been calm, but weaker, sporadic ash emissions resumed during the past days. Read all- More about Telica volcano
Sat, 28 Nov 2015, 05:50
We just returned from a 3-days expedition to the island during 23-26 Nov: the volcano's activity was overall at similar levels as during the previous visits between 2012-June this year, but highly variable from day to day: Read all- More about Batu Tara volcano
Sat, 28 Nov 2015, 05:39
Small to moderately strong ash emissions and explosions have been near continuous during the past days, creating steam/ash plumes that rise up to approx. 1 km. Overall, the volcano's activity seems to be gradually increasing. Read all- More about Copahue volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 22:00
Etna (Sicily, Italy): Since this afternoon there is a change visible in Etna's activity. Weak strombolian activity has started from the New SE crater. The activity probably started earlier today, but due to bad weather it was not observed before. Read allWed, 25 Nov 2015, 21:28
Since this afternoon there is a change visible in Etna's activity. Weak strombolian activity has started from the New SE crater. The activity probably started earlier today, but due to bad weather it was not observed before. Read all- More about Etna volcano
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Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
IG reported high seismic activity at Tungurahua during 25 November-1 December, although the number of earthquakes decreased. During periods of clear weather on most days observers noted gas-and-steam plumes rising as high as 1.5 km and drifting mainly W. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
Based on information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 26 November ash plumes from Sinabung rose to an altitude of 4.3 km (14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW. On 1 December an ash plume rose to an altitude of 3.4 km (11,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 20-27 November lava-dome extrusion onto Sheveluch's N flank was accompanied by fumarolic activity, dome incandescence, ash explosions, and hot avalanches. Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly over the dome and SE-drifting ash plumes during 22 and 25-26 November. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
Based on satellite and ground observations, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 24-30 November ash plumes from Rinjani rose to altitudes of 3.7-4.3 km (12,000-14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 320 km SW and W. Read all- More about Rinjani volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
HVO reported that seismicity beneath Kilauea's summit, upper East Rift Zone, and Southwest Rift Zone was at background levels during 25 November-1 December. The lava lake continued to circulate and spatter in the Overlook vent. Webcams recorded multiple incandescent outgassing vents within Pu'u 'O'o; lava flowed from two of the vents on 25 November. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
KVERT reported that moderate explosive activity at Karymsky continued during 20-27 November. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 20 November. According to pilot reports, an explosion at 1555 on 30 November generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7.5 km (24,600 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 80 km ESE. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 25 November-1 December ash plumes from Dukono rose to altitudes of 2.1-2.4 km (7,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-165 km in multiple directions. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
IG reported that during 25 November-1 December seismic activity at Cotopaxi was characterized by volcano-tectonic, hybrid, and long-period events. Seismic signals indicating emissions and explosions were also detected. Although cloud cover often prevented observations, gas-and-steam emissions were visible daily. Read all- More about Cotopaxi volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
SERNAGEOMIN reported that during 16-30 November continuous ash emissions from explosions at Copahue's El Agrio crater were recorded by the webcam; plumes rose as high as 1.3 km above the crater on 29 November. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting as far as 560 km SE and ESE. During an overflight on 28 November scientists observed the absence of the acidic lake and a growing pyroclastic cone. Read all- More about Copahue volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 24 November-1 December ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 5.2-6.6 km (17,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted multiple directions. Read all- More about Colima volcano
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Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
Based on satellite images, KVERT reported that on 28 November ash plumes from Zhupanovsky rose to altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 285 km E. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. Read all- More about Zhupanovsky volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
INETER reported that four 5-minute-long explosions at Telica were detected at 0602, 0818, 0934, and 1124 on 25 November, and generated ash-and-ash emissions. On 26 November multiple gas-and-ash explosions were detected; the strongest explosion occurred at 0941 and produced an ash plume that rose more than 800 m above the crater. During 26-27 November a total of 29 explosions were detected, with 16 of those producing ash plumes. Read all- More about Telica volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
INETER reported that at 0749 on 1 December an explosion at Momotombo generated a gas-and-ash plume that rose 1 km above the crater and drifted SW. Explosions at 0817, 0842, and 0855 generated ash plumes that rose 300 m. Gas emissions were visible the rest of the day. Read all- More about Momotombo volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
PHIVOLCS reported that the seismic network for Kanlaon detected 11 volcanic earthquakes during 24-25 November. Emissions of gas and ash rose 150 m above the crater and drifted SW on 25 November. The Alert Level remained at 1 (on a scale of 0-5). Read all- More about Canlaon volcano
Wed, 25 Nov 2015, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that on 29 November activity at Fuego increased significantly, characterized by large and strong explosions, ash plumes, and lava flows. Ash plumes rose as high as 2.2 km above the crater and drifted 40 km W and SW. Lava fountains rose 500 m above the crater, feeding four lava flows that traveled 3-4 km down the Ceniza, Trinidad, Las Lajas, and Santa Teresa drainages. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Tue, 24 Nov 2015, 12:05
PHIVOLCS raised the alert level of the volcano following an increase in activity. Starting from 21:55 local time on 24 Nov, a series of phreatic explosions occurred from the summit crater, producing ash plumes that rose up to approx. 1 km. Read all- More about Canlaon volcano
Mon, 23 Nov 2015, 12:05
With all likelihood, the volcano continues to be in eruption. It is very remote and rarely directly observed, but satellite imagery regularly show albeit weak thermal signals - again present more or less continuously since August and more frequent since October this year. Read all- More about Barren Island volcano
Mon, 23 Nov 2015, 12:05
The extrusive activity of viscous lava into the active dome continues with little significant change, but seems to have picked up a bit recently. Incandescent avalanches occur to both the southeast and southwest corridor. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Mon, 23 Nov 2015, 12:05
A sudden violent (vulcanian) eruption occurred at the volcano at 08:45 local time on 22 Nov. The powerful explosion ejected a dense plume of ash and ballistic blocks that fell in considerable distances and killed several cows. Read all- More about Telica volcano
Sat, 21 Nov 2015, 21:00
Karymsky (Kamchatka): (21 Nov) Ash plumes from the volcano drifting east at estimated 23,000 ft (7 km) altitude were reported by VAAC Tokyo yesterday. Read allShow more