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Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 17:07
Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): The activity at the summit craters has been (comparably very) low recently. However, small strombolian explosions continue to occur at irregular rates of 30-60 minutes intervals, mainly from western vent. Read allThu, 31 Mar 2016, 17:06
A moderately strong explosion occurred at the volcano this morning at 08:04 local time, producing an ash column that rose 3,500 m to 30,000 ft (9 km) altitude and drifted NW. Read all- More about Nevado del Ruiz volcano
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Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 16:37
The eruption of the volcano has "greatly diminished in intensity over the past day", AVO reported: Read all- More about Pavlof volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 12:05
KVERT reported that moderate activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 18-25 March. According to KVERT, the Tokyo VAAC noted that an explosion generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 8 km (26,200 ft) a.s.l. at 0120 on 25 March. Read all- More about Zhupanovsky volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 10:21
Intermittent ash emissions re-appeared at the volcano during the past days. Read all- More about Nevados de Chillán volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 09:21
The volcano continues to produce explosions and occasional small to moderate pyroclastic flows. Read all- More about Sinabung volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 09:11
In its latest report, VSI describes continuing elevated seismic activity, including shallow volcanic earthquakes and avalanches that indicate slow magma extrusion from the main vent. Read all- More about Soputan volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 08:55
Seismic unrest continues at the volcano with a weak tendency of increase in shallow volcanic earthquakes during the past weeks, possibly related to the ascent of a new magmatic body. Read all- More about Makian volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 08:46
The activity of the volcano has decreased overall. Explosions have been mostly weak and relatively rare (a few per day) and the previously continuously visible glow at the summit crater, indicative of the small new lava dome, has recently been visible only during increased degassing or explosion events. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 08:33
No significant changes in activity have occurred at the volcano recently despite a series of stronger explosions during the past days. One explosion on Tuesday afternoon generated an ash plume that rose up to 3.5 km, and another one during the following night was seen ejecting abundant incandescent material outside the summit crater. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
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Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 08:12
The activity at the summit craters has been (comparably very) low recently. However, small strombolian explosions continue to occur at irregular rates of 30-60 minutes intervals, mainly from western vent.- More about Stromboli volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 07:50
Intermittent weak to moderate ash emissions (presumably from older pulverized rock) have been occurring from the North-East crater, where also weak incandescence can be seen at night. Read all- More about Etna volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 07:22
Eruptive activity of some sort continues at the volcano. This is evidenced by a strong thermal signal detected and a gas plume extending south of the small island, both detected on satellite imagery. Read all- More about Alaid volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 06:58
A new eruption is occurring from the remote volcano on Paramushir Island immediately to the south of the Kamchatka peninsula. Read all- More about Chikurachki volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 06:37
The extrusive-explosive activity of the volcano continues at moderate rate. Glowing avalanches from the active lava dome and strong degassing indicate ongoing magma supply. Occasionally, explosions and larger avalanches that turn into pyroclastic flows occur as well and generate ash plumes that rise several 1000 meters. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Thu, 31 Mar 2016, 06:09
A small eruption occurred at the volcano yesterday morning around 07:00 local time. An ash plume rising a few 100 m from the summit crater was observed. Read all- More about Kerinci volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 21:00
Eruption of Canlaon volcano yesterday evening (image: Canlaon Mountain Tigers SearchandRescue / facebook)
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 09:55
Eruption of Canlaon volcano yesterday evening (image: Canlaon Mountain Tigers SearchandRescue / facebook)
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Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that a strong explosive eruption at Chikurachki during 29-31 March generated ash plumes that rose to a maximum altitude of 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 570 km NE, S, and SW. The volcano was quiet afterwards; the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow on 2 April, and then to Green on 5 April. Read all- More about Chikurachki volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
PHIVOLCS reported that long-duration tremor began at Kanlaon at 0130 on 30 March. The tremor was accompanied by gas-and-steam plumes that rose 600-700 m and drifted SW and SSW during 30 March-1 April. On 31 March minor ashfall was reported in areas downwind including in parts of La Carlota City (14 km W), La Castellana, and Bago City in Negros Occidental. Read all- More about Canlaon volcano
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Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and ground reports from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 31 March-2 April and 4-5 April ash plumes from Kerinci rose to altitudes of 4.3-4.9 km (14,000-16,000 ft) a.s.l., and drifted NW, N, and E. Read all- More about Kerinci volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported strong gas-and-steam activity at Klyuchevskoy during 25 March-1 April. A weak thermal anomaly was detected over the volcano during 25 and 29-30 March. Strong Strombolian activity began at 2325 on 3 April, and satellite images on 5 April began registering a bright thermal anomaly. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 2-3 April ash plumes from Langila rose to an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-65 km N NE, and E. Read all- More about Langila volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
AVO reported that the intensity of the eruption at Pavlof greatly decreased during 29-30 March, though a news article noted that ash from the eruption had caused more flights in and out of Yellowknife and Regina, Canada, to be cancelled. Elevated surface temperatures identified in satellite data and visual observations of low-level, intermittent ash plumes were noted during brief breaks in poor weather conditions. Seismicity remained elevated above background levels through 4 April, and was characterized by occasional short-duration tremor bursts. Read all- More about Pavlof volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
At 1200 on 30 March CENAPRED reported that during the previous 24 hours the seismic network at Popocatépetl recorded 179 emissions and four explosions. Ash plumes from the explosions rose as high as 3.5 km above the crater; ash from the explosions caused Puebla's airport to close from 2000 on 29 March to 0600 on 30 March. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and notices from the Guayaquil MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that on 1 April an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW. The next day an ash plume rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (18,000 ft) a.s.l., and a continuing thermal anomaly was detected. Read all- More about Sangay volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
OVDAS-SERNAGEOMIN reported that at 0750 on 3 April the seismic stations at Villarrica began recording more energetic volcanic tremor. In addition, the webcam recorded increased surficial activity characterized by Strombolian explosions and intensifying crater incandescence. The Alert Level was raised to Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-color scale) and the public was warned to stay outside of a 1-km radius around the crater and away from drainages. Read all- More about Villarrica volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
JMA reported that on 1 April an explosion at Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano generated an ash plume that rose 2 km above Showa's crater rim. An explosion at Minamidake summit crater also produced an ash plume which rose 800 m above its crater rim. Three of five explosions detected at Showa during 1-4 April generated ash plumes that rose as high as 3.5 km, and ejected tephra as far as 1,300 m. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
KVERT reported that moderate activity at Alaid continued during 25 March-1 April. Satellite images showed an intense daily thermal anomaly over the volcano. A gas-and-steam plume continaing minor amounts of ash drifted about 60 km S and SW during 26 and 30-31 March. Read all- More about Alaid volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2016, 06:00
SVERT reported that satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over Snow, a volcano of Chirpoi, during 29-30 March and 1 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. Read all- More about Chirpoi volcano
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