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Fri, 29 Jan 2016, 21:00
Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Activity at the volcano seems to be increasing again. Constant glow and incandescent rockfalls at the active lava dome are visible on webcam imagery. Read allFri, 29 Jan 2016, 19:08
The volcano's lava dome has filled the inner crater, CENAPRED observed during an overflight on 27 January. The high level of the dome explains the relatively strong glow visible at night. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
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Fri, 29 Jan 2016, 17:37
Activity at the volcano seems to be increasing again. Constant glow and incandescent rockfalls at the active lava dome are visible on webcam imagery. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Fri, 29 Jan 2016, 17:26
Intermittent explosions of varying size continue, producing ash plumes that rise 1-3 km above the volcano.- More about Colima volcano
Thu, 28 Jan 2016, 21:00
Karymsky (Kamchatka): The typically intermittent explosive activity at the volcano has been elevated during the past days. Several ash plumes up to altitudes of up to 22,000 ft (7 km) have been reported by Tokyo VAAC during the past days. Read allThu, 28 Jan 2016, 20:36
Our local expedition leader informed us about increased volcano-tectonic activity along the Ethiopian part of the East African rift: a new lava overflow at Erta Ale and a 4.2M earthquake near Corbetti caldera. Read allThu, 28 Jan 2016, 13:17
The volcano continues to produce near-continuous ash emissions from its crater, that generate plumes drifting up to 100-150 km in various directions. - More about Dukono volcano
Thu, 28 Jan 2016, 13:15
The typically intermittent explosive activity at the volcano has been elevated during the past days. Several ash plumes up to altitudes of up to 22,000 ft (7 km) have been reported by Tokyo VAAC during the past days.- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on information from PVMBG, satellite images, and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 27-30 January ash plumes rose to an altitude of 3.9 km (13,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 25-65 NE, ENE, and E. Read all- More about Bromo volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on information from the Jakarta MWO, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 30 January and during 1-2 February ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.7-4.3 km (12,000-14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
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Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 22-29 January 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 and intense thermal anomaly over the dome. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that during 29 January-1 February explosions from Caliente cone, part of Santa María's Santiaguito lava-dome complex, generated ash plumes that rose 600-800 m and drifted E, SE, and SW. Ashfall was reported in Monte Claro (S), San Marcos (10 km SW), Palajunoj (18 km SSW), Aldea, and Santa María de Jesús. Small avalanches were generated from active lava flows. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Satellite data and ground-based observations from a field crew and local residents near Pagan indicated that steam-and-gas emissions have significantly decreased since March 2015. The Aviation Color Code and Volcano Alert Level were lowered to Unassigned on 30 January. Read all- More about Pagan volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Servicio Geológico Colombiano's (SGC) Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Manizales reported that during 26 January-1 February seismicity at Nevado del Ruiz was characterized by long-period earthquakes and continuous volcanic tremor associated with gas-and-ash emissions. Earthquakes occurred at depths between 1 and 8.7 km. The largest event was recorded at 1300 on 28 January; it was a local M .9, N of Arenas Crater at a depth of 3.2 km. Read all- More about Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
INETER reported that during 26-29 January RSAM values at Momotombo were at low to moderate levels, and gas emissions were at moderate levels. Crater incandescence from high-temperature gas emissions was observed at night during 26-27 January. A Strombolian explosion at 0344 on 30 January ejected tephra onto the E, NE, N, and NW flanks, and produced gas emissions. Read all- More about Momotombo volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 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 January-2 February. The lava lake continued to circulate and spatter in the Overlook vent. Webcams recorded multiple incandescent outgassing vents within Pu'u 'O'o Crater and high on the northeast rim. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that moderate explosive activity at Karymsky continued during 22-29 January. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 23 and 26 January, and ash plumes that drifted about 160 km E and NW on 24 and 26 January, respectively. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 27 January-2 February ash plumes from Dukono rose to altitudes of 2.4-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-205 km in multiple directions. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
On 29 January IG reported that in recent weeks surficial activity at Cotopaxi was characterized by minor steam emissions from the crater and sporadic gas emissions with minor amounts of ash. Sulfur dioxide emissions were less than 1,000 tons per day (pre-eruptive levels) and seismicity had almost returned to baseline levels. At 1843 on 24 January a plume with low-to-moderate levels of ash rose 700 m above the crater and drifted W. Read all- More about Cotopaxi volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite and webcam views, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that during 28 January-2 February Copahue generated almost continuous steam plumes containing minor amounts of ash that rose to altitudes of 3-3.6 km (10,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 160 km SE and SW. Read all- More about Copahue volcano
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Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that on 29 January and 1 February ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.6-6.7 km (15,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 145 km ENE, E, SE, S, and W. Minor ash emissions were observed on 25 January. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
SVERT reported that satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over Snow, a volcano of Chirpoi, during 25, 27-28, and 30-31 January. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. Read all- More about Chirpoi volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 31 January-2 February ash plumes from Barren Island rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 165 km SW. Read all- More about Barren Island volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that moderate activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 22-29 January. A thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images on 23 January. Explosions on 24 January generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km (26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 235 km NNE. Read all- More about Zhupanovsky volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 1020 on 2 February a small ash-and-gas emission from Turrialba rose about 500 m above West Crater and drifted S. Read all- More about Turrialba volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Servicio Nacional de Geología and Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) Observatorio Volcanológico de Los Andes del Sur (OVDAS) reported that at 1425 on 29 January a phreatic explosion at Nevados de Chillán's Volcán Arrau dome complex generated an ash emission that was associated with a seismic tremor signal. During an overflight on 30 January volcanologists observed that the series of recent phreatic explosions had formed a new crater about 50 m from Arrau Crater, on the E flank. The new crater was 25-30 m wide and at a similar elevation as the crater formed on 8 January. Read all- More about Nevados de Chillán volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Scientists and crew aboard CSIRO's (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Marine National Facility research vessel Investigator observed a plume rising from McDonald Island (the largest island) during the last week of January. Visual observations of the McDonald Islands are very rare due to its remote location. Read all- More about McDonald Islands volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
INETER reported that on 27 January the two lava lakes in Masaya's Santiago crater were smaller and sound waves generated by the activity were at moderate levels. Emissions drifted W and SW. The next day emissions decreased and the lava lake in the SW vent was less visible. Read all- More about Masaya volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Scientists and crew aboard CSIRO's (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Marine National Facility research vessel Investigator circled Heard Island and observed a plume rising from Mawson Peak's crater and lava flows traveling down the NW flanks during 30-31 January. Visual observations of Heard are very rare due to its remote location. A MODVOLC thermal alert had been issued for 28 January. Read all- More about Heard volcano
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
PVMBG reported that during 20 January-1 February seismicity at Egon was dominated by signals indicating emissions; shallow volcanic events had decreased. RSAM values increased on 25 January but did not exceed values detected during the previous peak on 12 January; overall seismicity had declined. The Alert Level was lowered to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) and residents were advised to stay at least 1.5 km away from the crater. Read all- More about Egon volcano
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