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Sat, 30 Apr 2016, 21:00
Ruapehu (North Island): (30 Apr) An earthquake swarm has been occurring at the volcano since 26 April. Read allSat, 30 Apr 2016, 05:42
An earthquake swarm has been occurring at the volcano since 26 April. Read all- More about Ruapehu volcano
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Sat, 30 Apr 2016, 05:30
The Alaska volcano observatory lowered the alert level to yellow, after no more activity has been observed at the volcano since the small explosion on 16 April. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Thu, 28 Apr 2016, 12:05
Geonet's instruments inside White Island covered with ash from the eruption on 27 April 2016 (image: Geonet)
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Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 22:00
Kliuchevskoi (Kamchatka): As had been previously suggested, the volcano's most recent eruptive phase had become both effusive and explosive: in addition to ash-generating strombolian explosions from the summit vent, a new, but short-lived lava flow appeared during 23 or 24 April and descended approx. 800 m on the south-eastern flank of the volcano (along the Apakhonchich ravine). Read allWed, 27 Apr 2016, 21:23
As had been previously suggested, the volcano's most recent eruptive phase had become both effusive and explosive: in addition to ash-generating strombolian explosions from the summit vent, a new, but short-lived lava flow appeared during 23 or 24 April and descended approx. 800 m on the south-eastern flank of the volcano (along the Apakhonchich ravine). Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on a pilot observation, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 29 April an ash plume from Kerinci rose to an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Kerinci volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that a Strombolian eruption at Klyuchevskoy continued during 21-29 April. Satellite and video data showed a lava flow effusing on the SE flank, moving down the Apakhonchich drainage. Satellite images showed an intense thermal anomaly over the volcano, and an ash cloud that drifted about 500 km SW during 23-24 April. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
OVSICORI-UNA reported that a moderate hydrothermal explosion occurred at 1437 on 1 May in Rincón de la Vieja's crater lake. The seismic network recorded the explosion for 11 minutes. Read all- More about Rincón de la Vieja volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported in a special notice posted on 2 May that strong explosive activity continued at Caliente cone, part of Santa María's Santiaguito lava-dome complex. Two pyroclastic flows, generated by strong explosions the previous day, traveled down E and W drainages. Collapses of the E and W edges of the crater generated a mushroom-shaped ash cloud that rose 7.6 km and drifted 40 km W and SW. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
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Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
GeoNet reported that an eruption at White Island at 2150 on 27 April was inferred by a combination of data that included the seismic network and a MetService rain radar image. The Volcanic Alert Level was raised from 1 to 3 (Minor Volcanic Eruption) and the Aviation Colour Code was raised from Green to Orange. Seismicity returned to normal levels shortly afterwards. Read all- More about White Island volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that moderate activity at Alaid continued during 22-29 April. Satellite images showed an intense daily thermal anomaly over the volcano, and an ash plume that drifted 260 km SE on 21 and 23 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). Read all- More about Alaid volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and model data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 27 April-3 May ash plumes from Bagana rose to an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 45-100 km SW, W, and NW. Read all- More about Bagana volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
On 29 April, AVO reported that no activity had been detected at Cleveland following the 16 April explosion; seismicity had returned to low levels within an hour of the event and no infrasound (pressure sensor) signals had been detected. Recent satellite images indicated that the August 2015 lava dome was gone and had been replaced with a small cinder cone within the summit crater. The Level of Concern Color Code was lowered to Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level was lowered to Advisory. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
The Washington VAAC reported that a three-minute-long ash emission was recorded on 28 April by Colima's webcam. On 1 May ash puffs observed with the webcam and satellite images rose to an altitude of 4.6 km (15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
On 28 April KVERT reported that satellite images over Karymsky showed either cloud cover or quiet conditions at the volcano during March-April. Moderate gas-and-steam emissions continued. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
HVO reported that seismicity beneath Kilauea's summit, upper East Rift Zone, and Southwest Rift Zone was at background levels during 27 April-3 May. The lava lake continued to circulate and eject spatter in the Overlook vent. Webcams recorded outgassing from multiple spatter cones on the Pu'u 'O'o Crater floor. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
INETER reported that during 27 April-3 May gas emissions at Masaya's Santiago crater were at low-to-moderate levels. Seismic tremor decreased though continued to fluctuate between low to moderate levels. The lava lake continued to strongly circulate. Read all- More about Masaya volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on a SGC notice, the Washington VAAC reported that on 2 May an ash emission from Nevado del Ruiz rose to an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Read all- More about Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and notices from the Guayaquil MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 27 April-3 May ash plumes from Sangay rose to altitudes of 5.8-7 km (19,000-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 120 km WNW, W, and S. A thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images during 29-30 April and on 2 May. Read all- More about Sangay volcano
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Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 21-29 April lava-dome extrusion onto Sheveluch's N flank was accompanied by strong fumarolic activity, dome incandescence, ash explosions, and hot avalanches. Satellite images showed an intense daily thermal anomaly over the dome. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 28-30 April and 4 May ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.6-4.2 km (12,000-14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and WSW. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 27-28 April ash plumes from Tengger Caldera's Bromo cone rose to altitudes of 3-3.6 km (10,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW, W, SW, and SE. Read all- More about Bromo volcano
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
OVSICORI-UNA reported that at about 0530 on 28 April seismicity at Turrialba increased, though gas-and-steam emissions continued at normal levels. At 0300 on 30 April passive ash emissions began and rose over 500 m above West Crater. Continuous variable amplitude tremor and frequent small explosions were recorded during 30 April-1 May. Read all- More about Turrialba volcano
Sun, 24 Apr 2016, 21:00
Kliuchevskoi (Kamchatka): The activity of the volcano has intensified, in particular during the past 24-36 hours. KVERT reported that strong strombolian explosions produced an ash plume that rose to 8-9 km altitude that drifted more than 400 km to the SW. Read allSun, 24 Apr 2016, 17:11
The activity of the volcano has intensified, in particular during the past 24-36 hours. KVERT reported that strong strombolian explosions produced an ash plume that rose to 8-9 km altitude that drifted more than 400 km to the SW. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Sun, 24 Apr 2016, 16:59
The volcano's current and long-lasting eruption (now well in its 3rd year) continues essentially unchanged: viscous lava slowly rises into the summit crater, building up a complex dome that over-spills as sticky lobes onto sections of the upper outer slopes on the southeastern side. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Sun, 24 Apr 2016, 16:45
The volcano had a series of new explosive eruptions on Friday, producing ash plumes that rose up to approx. 2 km above the summit crater, drifted south and caused moderate ash fall in areas up to 10-15 km south and southeast of the volcano, including Las Brisas, Santa Narcisa, and Chichigalpa town. Read all- More about San Cristobal volcano
Sun, 24 Apr 2016, 14:35
The volcano produced a small ash plume today, Manizales volcano observatory reported to Washington VAAC. Webcam views are obscured by weather clouds. Read all- More about Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Sat, 23 Apr 2016, 21:00
Pavlof (Alaska Peninsula, USA): (23 Apr) Seismic activity at the volcano has continued to decrease over the past two weeks and no anomalous activity has been detected in satellite data since weakly elevated surface temperatures were seen on April 8. Read allShow more