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Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL070 EXT W OBS VA DTG: 31/2320Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Fri, 31 May 2019, 23:30

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Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS VA EM

Fri, 31 May 2019, 22:45

Satellite image of Sangay volcano on 31 May 2019

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023, 05:42

Science Spotlight: Atypical Magmas - overview over common and uncommen types of magma

Volcanoes erupt molten rock from the earth's mantle known as magma; once it reaches the surface, it is called lava. As varied as volcanoes are as varied are the compositions of magmas. An overview. ... Read all

Mon, 25 Jul 2022, 16:08

Science Spotlight: Volcanism on Planet Venus

Planet Venus hiding beneath its thick toxic atmosphere (image: NASA)

Planet's Earth closest sister, Venus, is not only similar in size and composition, but also has volcanic activity. In fact, volcanic deposits cover approx. 80 % of its surface! Read all

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Tue, 30 May 2023, 13:50

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 30 May 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 30 May 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.

Quakes detected near: Apastepeque (1 quake mag 2.4), Askja (1 quake mag 1.7), Clear Lake (20 quakes between mag 0.4-1.7), El Hierro (1 quake mag 1.1), Grímsvötn (2 quakes between mag 0.9-1.0), Isarog (1 quake mag 1.7) ... Read all

Tue, 30 May 2023, 13:00

Volcanoes Today, 30 May 2023: Popocatépetl volcano, Shiveluch, Sangay, Sabancaya, Cotopaxi, Suwanose-jima

Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:50

Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 29 May 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 29 May 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.

Quakes detected near: Askja (2 quakes between mag 0.7-1.7), Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) (14 quakes between mag 0.2-1.2), Churchill (1 quake mag 2.0), Clear Lake (29 quakes between mag 0.2-1.7), El Hierro (1 quake mag 1.1), Etna (1 quake mag 1.0) ... Read all

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