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Fri, 1 Jan 2021, 00:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 23:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 21:00
Karymsky (Kamchatka): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. Read more...
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (31 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201231/0339Z FL110 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG:31/0400Z [less] read all
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (31 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201231/0339Z FL110 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG:31/0400Z [less]
Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 18:45
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 17:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 15:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 12:00
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 11:00
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 09:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 08:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 07:00
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 04:30
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 04:00
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Thu, 31 Dec 2020, 03:45
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 22:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 20 kts in W direction. Read more...
The full report is as follows: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OBS VA DTG:30/1120Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 19:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 18:30
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 18:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 16:15
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 11:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 09:50
A series of minor steam explosions from the active vent occurred at the volcano at about 15:00 local time yesterday detected by seismic instruments as the volcano observatory GeoNet reported. Read more...Ash was not detected identified in Metservice satellite data, but minor traces of ash might have been present near the vent for a few minutes during the steam explosions.
The seismic tremor has increased above the previous average levels in the previous two days, but has since dropped back down to background levels. [less]
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The seismic tremor has increased above the previous average levels in the previous two days, but has since dropped back down to background levels. [less]
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 08:35

New lava dome growth accompanied with lava effusion at Soufrière St. Vincent volcano (image: @uwiseismic/twitter)
The last eruption occurred 41 years ago as the series of explosive eruptions ejected the dome and was replaced with another.
The alert level for the volcano was raised to "orange", as an increase of seismic activity at the volcano has been recorded since early November. [less]
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The alert level for the volcano was raised to "orange", as an increase of seismic activity at the volcano has been recorded since early November. [less]
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 07:30
- More about Sangay volcano
Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 07:00
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 01:00
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 21:15
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (28 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201228/2122Z FL200 EXTD S REPORTED OBS VA DTG:28/2120Z Read more...Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 40 kts in NW direction. [less]
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 19:45
- More about Sangay volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 18:15
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 16:45
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 12:45
- More about Reventador volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 12:30
- More about Shiveluch volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 12:30
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 11:00
- More about Sabancaya volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 10:00
- More about Dukono volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 09:15
- More about Fuego volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 08:30
- More about Sangay volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 07:30
- More about Sakurajima volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 05:00
- More about Sabancaya volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 05:00
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 01:30
- More about Sangay volcano
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 01:00
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 23:00
- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 21:45
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 21:15
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 21:00
Etna (Sicily, Italy): Although no paroxysm has occurred since the last one almost a week ago (on 22 Dec), Etna continues to erupt, mainly from the eastern summit vent of the New SE crater. Read more...Intense strombolian activity is currently taking place there, with a slow, but noticeable tendency to increase during the past day. Whether this might be heading towards another fire fountaining phase (paroxysm) in a nearer future can only be speculated upon.
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Strombolian eruptions from Etna's New SE crater this evening (image: LAVE webcam from Schiena dell'Asino)
Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 20:49
According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), the lava lake remains active and hasn't shown big variations over the past days. Read more...
As weak inflation continues to affect the summit caldera, more lava is being drained from the lake than added to it, but its level has only decreased a little bit. "As of 10 pm yesterday (Dec. 27), the lava lake was 177 m (581 ft) deep with a narrow black ledge around it. Reduced SO2 emissions were measured yesterday morning." (HVO)
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 20:40

Strombolian eruptions from Etna's New SE crater this evening (image: LAVE webcam from Schiena dell'Asino)
Intense strombolian activity is currently taking place there, with a slow, but noticeable tendency to increase during the past day. Whether this might be heading towards another fire fountaining phase (paroxysm) in a nearer future can only be speculated upon. [less]
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 20:15
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 18:00
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 15:15
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 13:45
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 11:30
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 10:27
The activity of the volcano continues at moderately high levels characterized by near-constant strombolian-to-vulcanian-type explosions. Intense activity of the volcano is accompanied with elevated number of explosions since 21 December. Read more...
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that flight observations over the volcano confirmed no new craters.
Stronger-than-usual vulcanian-type explosion occurred at the volcano today that generated a dense dark ash plume, which reached approx. 6,000 ft (1,828 m) altitude and drifted SE. [less]
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Stronger-than-usual vulcanian-type explosion occurred at the volcano today that generated a dense dark ash plume, which reached approx. 6,000 ft (1,828 m) altitude and drifted SE. [less]
- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 09:30
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 09:15
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 08:45
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 08:27
GeoNet reported that the crater lake temperature has decreased since the last update. On 21 December the temperature reached a maximum of 43 °C that subsequently declined to approx. 41 °C. A lake temperature peak of approximately 40-46 °C is common during the heating-cooling cycles. The lake temperature exceeded 40 °C on at least 7 occasions since 2007. According to lake temperature decrease, estimated energy into the crater lake has decreased from 400 MW to 200 MW. Read more...
The elevated tremor continues accompanied with volcano-tectonic earthquakes. The largest earthquake with magnitude M 2.2 located under the volcano occurred on 26 December. Volcanic earthquakes of this size are uncommon and the combination with elevated tremor and still high lake temperature indicate moderate to heightened volcanic unrest.
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The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. [less]
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 05:00
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 03:15
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Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 02:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 23:45
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 22:15
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. Read more...
Karymsky (Kamchatka): (26 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 30 kts in NW direction. [less] read all
Karymsky (Kamchatka): (26 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 30 kts in NW direction. [less]
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 20:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 17:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 15:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 13:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 12:00
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 11:00
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 10:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 08:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 03:45
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 03:15
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 02:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 02:15
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 01:30
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Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 00:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 21:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (26 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 and is moving at 20 kts in N direction. Read more...The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:26/0520Z to 22000 ft (6700 m)
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 20:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 19:44
The new eruption continues with little changes, but the rapidly formed lava lake in the summit collapse crater might have reached an equilibrium between magma influx and drain, as it has only increased little during the past 24 hours. Read more...The volcano observatory reported: "As of 2 pm yesterday, the crater lake was still 176 m (577 ft) deep and the lake level appeared to be 2 m (6 ft) lower leaving a narrow black ledge around the north edge. Early this morning, the west vent reactivated while the north vent quieted and started to drain the lake. Reduced SO2 emissions were measured last night."
Deflation of the summit (as a result from magma being emptied from internal storage into the lake) has stopped for now and shifted to a slow trend of inflation. This would correspond to increased internal vs external magma storage, i.e. more magma is being withheld in the underground storage system than is being erupted to the surface. [less]
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Deflation of the summit (as a result from magma being emptied from internal storage into the lake) has stopped for now and shifted to a slow trend of inflation. This would correspond to increased internal vs external magma storage, i.e. more magma is being withheld in the underground storage system than is being erupted to the surface. [less]
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 19:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 16:45
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 14:00
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 09:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 08:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 05:00
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 02:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 02:00
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 00:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 00:15
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Sat, 26 Dec 2020, 00:00
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 23:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 21:00
La Palma (Canary Islands (Spain)): A relatively strong earthquake swarm occurred under the La Cumbre volcano on La Palma Island yesterday (24 Dec 2020). Read more...
A total of 79 small quakes of magnitudes between 1-2.2 were detected during yesterday, most of them at depths around 25-30 km under the southwestern part of the island, 15 km southeast of Los Llanos de Aridane. Many are located under the mostly submerged volcanic ridge of Cumbre Vieja, which last erupted in 1971. It seems that the swarm has already ended (unless more data will be released by the Spanish Geophysical Insitute later on).
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 19:24
The new eruption of the world's most active volcano continues with no significant change, but at breathtaking speed as the new lava lake grows and is about to inundate its vents. Read more...According to the USGS' Hawaiian volcano observatory (HVO), the lava lake 176 m (577 ft) deep at 7 am local time this morning. The lake inside Halema'uma'u crater is being fed by two vents on the north and northwest sides of the crater. The fresh magma rising to the surface is carrying with it a lot of SO2 gas, being released into the atmosphere as a dense plume.
We compiled a video of the lava lake as recorded by the thermal camera on the western rim, summarizing 4 days in one minute, showing the impressive speed the lava lake has been growing: [less]
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We compiled a video of the lava lake as recorded by the thermal camera on the western rim, summarizing 4 days in one minute, showing the impressive speed the lava lake has been growing: [less]
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 18:30
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 17:51

Visibility of Hudson volcano was very limited due to dense clouds in the imagery (image: SERNAGEOMIN)
In category of hybrid volcano-tectonic earthquakes seismic instruments recorded five events of which the largest event reached magnitude M 3.1 located 4 km ESE at depth 4.3 km.
The earthquake locations suggested a relatively shallow source SE of the caldera. [less]
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The earthquake locations suggested a relatively shallow source SE of the caldera. [less]
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 17:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 16:13
A relatively strong earthquake swarm occurred under the La Cumbre volcano on La Palma Island yesterday (24 Dec 2020). Read more...A total of 79 small quakes of magnitudes between 1-2.2 were detected during yesterday, most of them at depths around 25-30 km under the southwestern part of the island, 15 km southeast of Los Llanos de Aridane. Many are located under the mostly submerged volcanic ridge of Cumbre Vieja, which last erupted in 1971. It seems that the swarm has already ended (unless more data will be released by the Spanish Geophysical Insitute later on).
While many might worry that such quakes could be signs of new volcanic activity, this is not very likely in the current case: The depths of the quakes place them in an area of the upper mantle layer, the so-called asthenosphere, where it behaves as ductile, soft material and contains a partial melt as magma. Above it lies the oceanic crust, on top of which the Canary island volcanoes sit. [less]
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While many might worry that such quakes could be signs of new volcanic activity, this is not very likely in the current case: The depths of the quakes place them in an area of the upper mantle layer, the so-called asthenosphere, where it behaves as ductile, soft material and contains a partial melt as magma. Above it lies the oceanic crust, on top of which the Canary island volcanoes sit. [less]
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 16:00
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 15:00
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 14:30
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 13:30
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 12:34

Map of earthquakes stronger than magnitude 3.8 from the 10 May 2018 to the 29 October 2018. Purple and blue earthquakes occured at the beginning of the crisis while yellow and red earthquakes occurred months later. The mean horizontal error on the location is around 15 km. Thus, we cannot see an orientation of earthquakes within any of the two swarm regions. (image: BRGM)
Actually, since May 2018, seismic activity affects Mayotte. Earthquakes off Mayotte are grouped in two main areas: the main one is between 5 and 15 km to the East of Petite Terre and appeared later, in late August 2018, while the secondary one, that appeared in early May, is about 25 km to the East of Petite Terre and 25 to 50 km deep. The largest earthquakes are found in the secondary swarm area, including a Mw5.9 earthquake that occurred on the 15 May 2018. Since July 2018, the number of earthquakes decreased slightly, but seismicity continues regularly at low to moderate magnitudes.

Differential bathymetry applied to map the thickness of the May-June 2019 lava flow to the south of the new volcano. (image: REVOSIMA-IPGP)

Map of earthquakes occurring from the 12 May 2020 to the 1 October 2020, located manually using on-land seismological stations and ocean bottom seismometers (OBS) data. The epicenter location is more precise than two years ago (the colour of dots corresponds to the estimated horizontal error on the location), and smaller magnitudes (the size of dots corresponds to the magnitude) are detected. The two seismic areas are seen, and further East, the new volcano is represented by a red triangle. (image: REVOSIMA-IPGP)
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 11:45
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Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA LEFT OVER FM 20201224/13Z ERUPTION. to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 11:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 07:45
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 05:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 03:15
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 00:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 23:30
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 22:30
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 25 kts in E direction. Read more...
The full report is as follows: VA AT 20201224/1830Z FL230 EXTD E OBS VA DTG:24/1830Z to 23000 ft (7000 m)
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 20:30
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 19:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 18:45
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 18:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 15:45
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 14:30
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 14:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 13:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 12:04

Lava fountain during 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption producing the olivines used in this innovative study at Stanford University (Image: USGS).
Scientists working on this are hindered by the fact that many of the volcanic processes responsible for triggering an eruption take place deep underground and upon eruption, many subterranean markers that could have provided evidence of pre-eruptive processes are destroyed. [less]
Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 11:00
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 06:30
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 04:45
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 04:45
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 02:45
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 02:00
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 01:45
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Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 01:15
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 21:00
Etna (Sicily, Italy): After the latest paroxysm from the New SE crater early yesterday morning, the volcano has continued to produce mild strombolian activity, mainly from the eastern summit vent of the SE crater complex. Read more...The saddle vent on the summit of the crater, which has been protagonist during the recent paroxysms, has been producing steam and ash emissions, sometimes relatively intense and forming columns of several hundred meters in height, but only few incandescent ejections. This activity seems to have been on the increase during today's afternoon.
What will be next remains to be seen...
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Weak strombolian activity at the eastern vent (r) and dense steam-ash emissions from the central crater of Etna's New SE crater this evening (image: INGV webcam)
Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 20:45
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 19:45
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 19:00
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 18:45
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 17:15
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 16:45

Weak strombolian activity at the eastern vent (r) and dense steam-ash emissions from the central crater of Etna's New SE crater this evening (image: INGV webcam)
The saddle vent on the summit of the crater, which has been protagonist during the recent paroxysms, has been producing steam and ash emissions, sometimes relatively intense and forming columns of several hundred meters in height, but only few incandescent ejections. This activity seems to have been on the increase during today's afternoon.
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 11:00
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 10:45
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 09:31
The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano has remained essentially unchanged and continues at moderate levels. Read more...The lava effusion, that started on 8 December, generates the lava flow which continues to be active on the southwestern slopes of the volcano. The length of the lava flow is unknown and was not reported. The lava flow on the southeast flank along the Apakhonchich chute has stopped.
Steam emissions and small amount of ash continue at the summit vent that rose to estimated 20,000 ft-23,000 ft (6,100 m-7,000 m) altitude and extended about 67 km to the north-east of the volcano. [less]
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Steam emissions and small amount of ash continue at the summit vent that rose to estimated 20,000 ft-23,000 ft (6,100 m-7,000 m) altitude and extended about 67 km to the north-east of the volcano. [less]
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 09:30
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 09:15
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 08:30
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 21:00
Etna (Sicily, Italy): A third paroxysm occurred at the volcano in the early morning hours today, following the previous one after almost exactly 24 hours. Read more...After around 2 am local time, the New SE crater showed increasing strombolian activity from its main vent (the so-called saddle vent), as well as, to lesser degree, from the eastern summit vent. This activity continued to increase until a phase of lava fountaining set in around 5 am that lasted approx. one hour.
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 20:53
The new eruption continues at steady pace: during the first day of activity, lava effusion focused on only one of the initially 3 fissure vents in the lower crater walls, something that is often the case as the rising magma tends to exploit the best-available path, now clear of obstacles. Read more...
The lava effuses from the active fissure with little explosive interaction into a flow that continues to fill the growing lava pond at the bottom of the crater. Once the vent is submerged, we might be able to adore another true lava lake in Halema'uma'u! [less]
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 11:26
GeoNet reported that Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe) temperature has been rising and is now 43ºC. During a gas flight last week, the lake was observed to be a uniform grey colour which shows it is well-mixed. The gas output through the crater lake has also increased markedly in response to this heating cycle. The amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulphur gases (SO2 and H2S) in the plume are the largest measured in the past two decades. The continued flow of gases and hydrothermal fluids though the lake shows that the underlying vent area is open. Read more...
Volcanic tremor is being produced as short-lived pulses that coincide with increased gas passing through the crater lake and its plumbing system. Modelling of energy input into the lake has shown increase during the past month from around 200 MW to around 400 MW. Since 2007 Crater Lake temperature has exceeded 40 °C a number of times, without leading to an eruption.
The combination of the increased lake temperature, volcanic tremor and gas output leads to the Alert Level change. The Volcanic Alert Level raised to Level 2 and the Aviation Colour Code is changed to Yellow. [less]
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The combination of the increased lake temperature, volcanic tremor and gas output leads to the Alert Level change. The Volcanic Alert Level raised to Level 2 and the Aviation Colour Code is changed to Yellow. [less]
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 10:55
Intense explosive activity of the volcano continues characterized by near-constant eruptions. Read more...Strombolian explosions become stronger than the average size of explosions at the volcano and more frequent at regular intervals of 2 to 4 per hour during the past few weeks.
An explosions generated an ash plumes which reached approx. 1,968 ft-3,937 ft (600 m-1,200 m) altitude and drifted SW. Some of a lava bombs were ejected as far as 800 m away from the crater. [less]
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An explosions generated an ash plumes which reached approx. 1,968 ft-3,937 ft (600 m-1,200 m) altitude and drifted SW. Some of a lava bombs were ejected as far as 800 m away from the crater. [less]
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 10:27
A third paroxysm occurred at the volcano in the early morning hours today, following the previous one after almost exactly 24 hours. Read more...
After around 2 am local time, the New SE crater showed increasing strombolian activity from its main vent (the so-called saddle vent), as well as, to lesser degree, from the eastern summit vent. This activity continued to increase until a phase of lava fountaining set in around 5 am that lasted approx. one hour.
As during the previous paroxysm, a lava flow was issued from the fracture beneath the vent during the height of activity. It branched into two flows, one directed SW towards the 2002 and Monte Frumento Supino cones, overlapping the previously emplaced flows, the other SE into the Valle del Bove, visible in this video:
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As during the previous paroxysm, a lava flow was issued from the fracture beneath the vent during the height of activity. It branched into two flows, one directed SW towards the 2002 and Monte Frumento Supino cones, overlapping the previously emplaced flows, the other SE into the Valle del Bove, visible in this video:

Activity of Etna after the end of the eruption showing the two lava flows (image: Boris Behncke / INGV Catania)
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 09:43
A spectacular vulcanic explosion occurred from the crater at 12:20 local time today as volcanological observatory KVERT reported. Read more...Plume of ash rose to an altitude of 16,000 ft (4,876 m) and formed relatively large umbrella region in the upper part of the eruption column as can be seen in the image.
A few hours later, at 19:30 local time on today evening, another strong explosion detected by Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo produced spectacular ash plume rising up to 28,000 ft (8,500 m) altitude and extended about 130 km to the southeast of the volcano. [less]
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A few hours later, at 19:30 local time on today evening, another strong explosion detected by Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo produced spectacular ash plume rising up to 28,000 ft (8,500 m) altitude and extended about 130 km to the southeast of the volcano. [less]
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 08:15
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Etna Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20201222/0200Z STRONG EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY IS OBSERVED
Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 05:45
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Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 00:45
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 23:45
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 21:00
Etna (Sicily, Italy): Another lava-fountaining episode (paroxysm) occurred this morning at the volcano. Read more...Visibility of the new eruptive phase was very limited due to dense clouds, but some observers could catch glimpses of the lava fountain and ash column that rose several kilometers. It appears that the new paroxysm was shorter but stronger than the previous paroxysm on 13-14 Dec.
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Steam and ash plume from last night's beginning of the new eruption at Kilauea volcano ( image taken at approximately 10:30 p.m., 12/20/20, NPS Photo/J. Wei)
The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park posted a spectacular image showing this activity. The explosions between lava and water not only generated massive amounts of steam, but also fragmented lots of rock and lava material, generating a tall steam and ash plume that rose to approx. 9000 m initially. By now, this activity has died out as most available water disappeared. [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 18:28
The volcano observatory posted a vertical image with the approximate location of the new vents, 3 in total, on the lower NW walls of the Halema'uma'u pit crater. Read more...
In the attached image, "the red spots are the approximate locations of fissure vents feeding lava flowing into the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u crater.
The water lake at the base of Halema‘uma‘u crater has been replaced with a growing lava lake. Lava coverage is deeper by 10 m (32 ft) or larger and bigger in extent than the water in this photo (base map is from imagery collected on September 23, 2020). The easternmost vent is currently exhibiting fountains up to approximately 50 m (164 ft) high with minor fountaining on the west side. Occasion blasts of uncertain origin are occurring from lava lake surface." (HVO / USGS update) [less]
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The water lake at the base of Halema‘uma‘u crater has been replaced with a growing lava lake. Lava coverage is deeper by 10 m (32 ft) or larger and bigger in extent than the water in this photo (base map is from imagery collected on September 23, 2020). The easternmost vent is currently exhibiting fountains up to approximately 50 m (164 ft) high with minor fountaining on the west side. Occasion blasts of uncertain origin are occurring from lava lake surface." (HVO / USGS update) [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 18:00
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 17:18

View of the eruptive site in the morning from the western rim of the Halema'uma'u collapse crater (image: HVO webcam)
The former water lake seems to have disappeared completely. Likely, scientists from the volcano observatory will report a more detailed update in the coming hours. [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 15:30
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 14:30
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 13:07
USGS posted the following summary with interesting information about the activity at the volcano during the weeks preceding today's new eruption: Read more..."For the past several weeks, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has recorded ground deformation and earthquake rates at Kīlauea Volcano's summit and upper East Rift Zone that have exceeded background levels observed since the conclusion of the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption and summit collapse. [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 12:24
Another lava-fountaining episode (paroxysm) occurred this morning at the volcano. Read more...
Visibility of the new eruptive phase was very limited due to dense clouds, but some observers could catch glimpses of the lava fountain and ash column that rose several kilometers. It appears that the new paroxysm was shorter but stronger than the previous paroxysm on 13-14 Dec.
A sharp peak in tremor accompanied the event, which seems to have lasted less than two hours, as typical for Etna's paroxysms. Preceding the eruption today, the New SE crater had been showing intense strombolian activity in the past few days, with increasing tendency during the last night. [less]
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A sharp peak in tremor accompanied the event, which seems to have lasted less than two hours, as typical for Etna's paroxysms. Preceding the eruption today, the New SE crater had been showing intense strombolian activity in the past few days, with increasing tendency during the last night. [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 11:45
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 10:15
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 10:00
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 09:59

Lava fountains from the bottom of the deep pit crater in Kilauea's Halema'uma crater, from the west rim of the collapse crater (image: HVO)
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 09:31
The eruption which has started about 2 hours ago inside the summit caldera is now producing a strong glow from the Haleama'uma'u crater. Read more...
The exact location of the new vents is not clear yet. The most likely candidate is the deep pit crater which had contained the lava lake until the eruption in 2018 and was refilled with a slowly growing hot water lake. The presence of water is likely causing significant explosive interaction (phreatomagmatic activity) of water and magma. [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 09:22
A new eruption started at Kilauea volcano in the evening of 20 Dec in Hawaii (local time). The volcano observatory reported: Read more..."Shortly after approximately 9:30 p.m. HST, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) detected glow within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. An eruption has commenced within Kīlauea's summit caldera. The situation is rapidly evolving and HVO will issue another statement when more information is available."
During the past weeks, earthquakes had been more frequent under the caldera and the upper rift zone. They likely reflected magma intrusions at shallow level. [less]
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During the past weeks, earthquakes had been more frequent under the caldera and the upper rift zone. They likely reflected magma intrusions at shallow level. [less]
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 09:00
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Mon, 21 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Sun, 20 Dec 2020, 22:30
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Sun, 20 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 15 kts in W direction. Read more...
The full report is as follows: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OBS VA DTG:20/1120Z to 23000 ft (7000 m)
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Sun, 20 Dec 2020, 08:15
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Sat, 19 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Sat, 19 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 . Read more...The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:19/1720Z to 23000 ft (7000 m)
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Sat, 19 Dec 2020, 19:00
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Fri, 18 Dec 2020, 23:30
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Fri, 18 Dec 2020, 21:00
Karymsky (Kamchatka): (18 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 9000 ft (2700 m) altitude or flight level 090 and is moving at 15 kts in SW direction. Read more...The full report is as follows: VA AT 20201218/0100Z FL090 EXTD SW OBS VA DTG:18/0100Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)
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Fri, 18 Dec 2020, 20:00
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Fri, 18 Dec 2020, 11:15
The explosive activity of the volcano continues at moderately high levels. Read more...
A spectacular vulcanic explosion occurred from Minamidake crater at 19:59 local time yesterday showering the summit cone with glowing lava bombs that reached distances probably 1,300 m-1,700 m away from the crater as well as an increasingly larger dense dark plume rose to estimated 9,842 ft (3,000 m) altitude.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 18 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 18 December 2020 [less]
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Thu, 17 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Thu, 17 Dec 2020, 21:00
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (17 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201217/0439Z FL100 EXTD SE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:17/0440Z Read more...Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction. [less]
Thu, 17 Dec 2020, 20:45
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Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 23:15
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Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (16 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. Read more...Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (16 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20201216/0346Z OVER FL070 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:16/0340Z [less]
Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 19:00
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Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 09:44
After the moderate-to-strong pyroclastic flows as we reported in the last update, fumarolic activity continues to be observed characterized by moderate-to-strong near-constant degassing as can be seen in the image. Gas-steam plumes containing some amount of ash rose 1,640 ft (500 m) above the summit and drifted W-SW. Read more...Weak vulcanian activity continues from the summit vent producing ash plumes that rose to estimated 10,826 ft (3,300 m) altitude. Much of the ejected material slid down along the SW flank and generated weak-to-moderate avalanches.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología volcano activity update 16 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología volcano activity update 16 December 2020 [less]
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Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 23:30
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Etna (Sicily, Italy): (15 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Toulouse warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 and is moving at 20 kts in S direction. Read more...
The full report is as follows: ERUPTION AT 20201215/0700Z EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY HAS INCREASED to 13000 ft (4000 m)
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Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 09:07
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported that the seismic network recorded a volcano-tectonic earthquake with magnitude M 4.4 at 25 km depth beneath the northwest flank of the volcano starting around 09:27 local time on 14 Dec morning. The earthquake was centered about 20 km southeast of Waimea. Read more...Strong shaking, with maximum intensity of VI, has been reported across the Island of Hawai‘i. The earthquake was reported felt over most of the Island of Hawai‘i. The northwest flank of Mauna Kea has experienced only 9 earthquakes greater than magnitude-4.0, within the past 60 years.
According to HVO acting Scientist-in-Charge David Phillips, “This earthquake was widely felt across the Island of Hawai‘i, and even as far away as O‘ahu.“ [less]
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According to HVO acting Scientist-in-Charge David Phillips, “This earthquake was widely felt across the Island of Hawai‘i, and even as far away as O‘ahu.“ [less]
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Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 23:45
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Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 21:00
Etna (Sicily, Italy): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Toulouse warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 and is moving at 50 kts in S direction. Read more...The full report is as follows: ERUPTION AT 20201213/2215Z EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY HAS INCREASED to 15000 ft (4600 m)
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Etna with strombolian activity from New SE crater and the new lava flow early this motning (image: INGV webcam)
Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 20:00
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Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 09:27
PVMBG reported that strombolian activity at the volcano continues from the summit vent accompanied by occasional-to-near-constant explosions. The renewed activity continues to be active after the powerful eruption occurred on 29 November. Read more...An ash plumes rose 328 ft-1,640 ft (100 m-500 m) above the summit.
The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs and pyroclastic flows and lahars could affect an area of about 2 km distance from the main crater. [less]
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The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs and pyroclastic flows and lahars could affect an area of about 2 km distance from the main crater. [less]
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Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 07:16

Etna with strombolian activity from New SE crater and the new lava flow early this motning (image: INGV webcam)
Clearer pictures from this morning show that the protangonist of this eruptive episode was mainly the summit vent of the SE crater complex as well as what seems to be a fissure on its southern flank, emitting the new lava flow that has reached approx. 2700 m elevation and traveled west of the 2002 craters.
Ash emissions and strombolian activity continue at the summit vent, but at much lesser intensity than last night. Tremor has decreased, but remains well above the previous average levels confirming that activity continues at reduced rate.
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Ash emissions and strombolian activity continue at the summit vent, but at much lesser intensity than last night. Tremor has decreased, but remains well above the previous average levels confirming that activity continues at reduced rate.

The volcano this morning with NSEC still emitting light ash plumes and the lava flow now probably no more alimentated (image: INGV webcam)
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Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 00:37
A strong eruptive episode (likely to be classified as paroxysm) is now in progress at the volcano's New SE summit crater: starting from around 21:20 local time on 13 Dec evening, strombolian activity from one of the crater's vents (likely the so-called saddle vent) began to increase gradually. Read more...Activity quickly intensified again an hour later, accompanied by a strongly rising signal of volcanic tremor indicating rapid magma flux towards the surface. Although difficult to judge from webcam imagery, it appears that the crater started to produce lava fountains of up to perhaps a few 100 m height, as well as a tall and dense ash plume that rose to estimated 5 km altitude, according to the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Toulouse.
At the same time, a rapidly advancing lava flow emerged from either the summit or a new flank vent on the southern slope of the crater, branching into two main arms flowing around the 2002 craters. [less]
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At the same time, a rapidly advancing lava flow emerged from either the summit or a new flank vent on the southern slope of the crater, branching into two main arms flowing around the 2002 craters. [less]
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Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 00:15
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 23:00
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 35 kts in E direction. Read more...
The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:13/1720Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 20:45
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 19:15
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 18:15
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 17:30
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 13:00
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 11:15
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 08:57
Surveillance cameras observed an incandescent avalanches of the dome blocks that slid down along the E-SE flank of the volcano with distance probably of 1,000 m from the summit. Read more...
Partially gravitational collapse of the lava dome in the inner summit crater continues to generate block-and-ash flows.
The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs and pyroclastic flows could affect an area of about 3 km distance from the main crater and 5 km on the SE flank and 4 km on the NE flank. [less]
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The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs and pyroclastic flows could affect an area of about 3 km distance from the main crater and 5 km on the SE flank and 4 km on the NE flank. [less]
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 08:35
The activity at the volcano increased since 11 December characterized by moderate-to-strong pyroclastic flows as INSIVUMEH reported. Read more...Actively growing lava dome causes generating the block-and-ash flows likely caused by partially gravitational collapse of the Caliente lava dome.
Soon after the eruption, strong ashfall of fine particles, up to a few mm in size, covered all surfaces in area of Finca Montebello, Loma Linda and San Marcos Palajunoj. Volcanic ash extended about 15-20 km to the southwest of the volcano.
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Soon after the eruption, strong ashfall of fine particles, up to a few mm in size, covered all surfaces in area of Finca Montebello, Loma Linda and San Marcos Palajunoj. Volcanic ash extended about 15-20 km to the southwest of the volcano.

Large ash content caused by pyroclastic flows from Santiaguito volcano (image: @UniversoNews1/twitter)
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 08:00
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 07:45
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 07:42
It seems that a new eruptive fissure vent opened on the W-NW flank, as reported by the volcano observatory INSIMUVEH. A length of a new lava flow is approx. 50 m-250 m. Read more...
Another, second eruptive fissure vent branched off into three lava flows on the southwestern slope remains active, currently about 400 m-600 m long.
The activity of the volcano has been significantly effusive during the past few months including irregular intervals of strombolian-type explosions. Incandescent material is being ejected to an approx. height of 175 meters above the crater and 50 m distance from the crater associated with near-constant degassing. An ash plume rose 656 ft (200 m) above the summit.
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The activity of the volcano has been significantly effusive during the past few months including irregular intervals of strombolian-type explosions. Incandescent material is being ejected to an approx. height of 175 meters above the crater and 50 m distance from the crater associated with near-constant degassing. An ash plume rose 656 ft (200 m) above the summit.

Satellite image of Pacaya volcano with 2 eruptive fissures on the W-NW and SW slopes (image: @tonyveco/twitter)
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 06:00
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 03:15
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Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 03:00
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 23:45
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 23:15
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 22:15
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 and is moving at 10 kts in NW direction. Read more...
The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:12/1720Z to 20000 ft (6100 m)
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 20:15
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 18:30
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 18:15
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 16:00
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 11:15
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 11:00
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 10:00
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 08:16
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 22:45
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 21:30
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (11 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201211/0218Z FL230 EXTD S REPORTED OBS VA DTG:11/0210Z Read more...
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (11 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201211/0023Z FL080 EXTD SE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:11/0030Z [less] read all
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (11 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201211/0023Z FL080 EXTD SE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:11/0030Z [less]
Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 17:30
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 14:30
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 13:15
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 12:45
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Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 09:30
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 21:00
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 21:00
Karymsky (Kamchatka): (10 Dec) The sporadic explosive activity of the volcano continues at moderate levels. Read more...A moderate explosive eruptions were detected at about 20:54 local time yesterday that generated a dense dark ash plume (as can be seen in the satellite image) and reached approx. 23,000 ft (7,000 m) altitude. The plume containing large amount of ash extended about 60 km to the northwest of the volcano.
Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 10 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 10 December 2020 [less]
Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 18:15
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 16:15
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 16:00
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 15:45
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 14:30
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 06:46
The sporadic explosive activity of the volcano continues at moderate levels. Read more...
A moderate explosive eruptions were detected at about 20:54 local time yesterday that generated a dense dark ash plume (as can be seen in the satellite image) and reached approx. 23,000 ft (7,000 m) altitude. The plume containing large amount of ash extended about 60 km to the northwest of the volcano.
Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 10 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 10 December 2020 [less]
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Thu, 10 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 22:45
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 21:00
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (8 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201208/2113Z FL150 EXTD S REPORTED OBS VA DTG:08/2120Z Read more...Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20201209/1903Z OVER FL070 STNR OBS VA DTG:09/1850Z

Strong eruption from Sakurajima volcano today produced relatively large ash content (image: Sakurajima webcam)
Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 19:15
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 14:15
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 12:05
From the end of the eruption on the 8 December at around 07:15 local time, till the 9 December at 09:00 local time, 27 volcano tectonic earthquakes were recorded at 900 m of elevation, 1700 m below the western rim of the summit crater (named the Dolomieu crater). Except this remaining seismic activity, conditions seem to come back to normal. Notably, gas emissions are back to pre-eruptive levels (ground CO2 fluxes are stable and SO2 emissions near the summit are small).
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 11:30
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 08:23

Strong eruption from Sakurajima volcano today produced relatively large ash content (image: Sakurajima webcam)
Another eruption at the volcano occurred from Minamidake summit crater at 14:55 local time today producing relatively large ash content. An ash plume rose to an altitude of 7,000 ft (2,133 m) and drifted east.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 9 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency volcano activity update 9 December 2020 [less]
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 08:00
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Wed, 9 Dec 2020, 04:15
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 23:15
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 22:00
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 21:45
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels. Read more...
Yury Demianchuk from the volcanological observatory reported that a new magma arrived in the summit vent, filled the south crater, overflowed the rim and has started to descend slowly on the southern slopes today. The length of the lava flow is approx. 1,5 km.
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 18:15
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 15:45
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 12:27
The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels. Read more...Yury Demianchuk from the volcanological observatory reported that a new magma arrived in the summit vent, filled the south crater, overflowed the rim and has started to descend slowly on the southern slopes today. The length of the lava flow is approx. 1,5 km.
It is likely that this event caused southern rim's crater collapse. [less]
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It is likely that this event caused southern rim's crater collapse. [less]
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 12:00
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 10:00
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 07:59
The activity of the volcano continues at elevated levels characterized by constant ash emissions over the past two weeks. Read more...
A powerful vulcanic explosion occurred at 08:08 local time yesterday. Stronger than the average size of explosions at the volcano produced large ash content and extended to the east-northeast of the volcano towards the Puebla and Tlaxcala towns.
The seismic network detected 448 minutes of volcanic tremor and 2 volcano-tectonic earthquakes. [less]
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The seismic network detected 448 minutes of volcanic tremor and 2 volcano-tectonic earthquakes. [less]
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 07:15
The effusive eruption of the volcano stopped at around 07:15 local time today as an decrease of volcanic tremor and gas emissions have been recorded. These are generally observed when the quantity of gas available is exhausted, and often synonymous with a decrease surface activity. Read more...At around 15:00 local time yesterday, the highest altitude fissure was the most active and produced continuous small lava fountains and the remaining two lower altitude fissures dropped in activity. The OVPF scientists were able to take the gas samples and volcanic bombs.
No surface activity is observed but its resumption is not ruled out. The seismicity remains at low levels beneath the summit cone. [less]
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No surface activity is observed but its resumption is not ruled out. The seismicity remains at low levels beneath the summit cone. [less]
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 07:15
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Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 07:00
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Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20201208/0550Z 10NM W OF RJFK FL040 EXTD SE REPORTED
Tue, 8 Dec 2020, 06:30
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 23:15
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 22:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201207/2050Z FL200 EXTD ENE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:07/2110Z Read more...
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20201207/1206Z OVER FL060 STNR OBS VA DTG:07/1200Z [less] read all
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20201207/1206Z OVER FL060 STNR OBS VA DTG:07/1200Z [less]
Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 21:30
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 18:30
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 16:30
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 13:45
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 09:15

Vulcanic explosion generated incandescent material that slid down along the slopes of the volcano (image: @newsandnature01/twitter)
INSIVUMEH reported that a moderate-to-strong strombolian-to-vulcanian-type explosions erupted at regular intervals of 6 to 8 per hour. Plume of ash rose to an altitude of 4,700 ft (15,420 m) and extending about 10 km to the N-NE of the volcano.
A strong vulcanic explosion occurred on 28 November at 02:11 local time showering the summit cone with glowing lava bombs ejected to an approximate height of 300 m above the crater. [less]
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A strong vulcanic explosion occurred on 28 November at 02:11 local time showering the summit cone with glowing lava bombs ejected to an approximate height of 300 m above the crater. [less]
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 08:48
Occasional explosions of the volcano continue. Read more...
On 5 December at 18:44 local time the volcano observatory SERNAGEOMIN recorded a moderate explosion associated with long-period (LP) earthquake.
An ash plume rose 524 ft (160 m) above the summit and drifted south-southeast and caused fresh ash deposits on the snow cover visible in the images. [less]
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An ash plume rose 524 ft (160 m) above the summit and drifted south-southeast and caused fresh ash deposits on the snow cover visible in the images. [less]
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 08:27
The alert level for the volcano was lowered to "green", as an observation flight on 2 December confirmed that ash emissions from the volcano has now stopped. Read more...Observations and monitoring data over the last 2 weeks indicate that Whakaari/White Island has been progressing on a gradual trend back to lower levels of volcanic unrest that are typical of the long-term behaviour of the volcano. Satellite observations in the last week have also not detected any ash in the steam plume. Hot steam and gas emissions continue from the active vents.
A gas measuring flight on 2nd December showed that the main volcanic gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) have returned to lower levels, like those seen in September. [less]
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A gas measuring flight on 2nd December showed that the main volcanic gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) have returned to lower levels, like those seen in September. [less]
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 07:53
A new eruption started at the volcano this morning. At around 2.28 am local time, the seismic network of the observatory detected a seismic crisis, typical sign of magma pushing its way towards the surface. Other instruments detected rapid local ground deformation, another tell-tale sign of an impending eruption. Read more...
At around 4.40 am, volcanic tremor was recorded by the instruments, reflecting now a continuous flow of magma towards the surface. The first lava probably came out shortly after, at around 4.50-4.55 am. 3 fissures opened at altitude between 2190 and 2300 m on the southwestern flank of the summit cone and started to erupt small lava fountains, about 15 m tall, from a chain of vents.
The eruption has been producing multiple lava flows that started to descend slowly on the flanks. By the time of first visual observations made by scientists on an aerial survey a few hours later, the most advanced lava flow front had descended to 2120 m altitude. Given this rather low rate of advance and low height of lava fountains, the discharge rate of this eruption seems rather low compared to most previous eruptions of Piton de la Fournaise. [less]
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The eruption has been producing multiple lava flows that started to descend slowly on the flanks. By the time of first visual observations made by scientists on an aerial survey a few hours later, the most advanced lava flow front had descended to 2120 m altitude. Given this rather low rate of advance and low height of lava fountains, the discharge rate of this eruption seems rather low compared to most previous eruptions of Piton de la Fournaise. [less]
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 05:15
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Mon, 7 Dec 2020, 03:45
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Sun, 6 Dec 2020, 23:30
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Sun, 6 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (6 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 20 kts in NE direction. Read more...The full report is as follows: VA AT 20201206/0120Z FL230 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG:06/0120Z to 23000 ft (7000 m)
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Sun, 6 Dec 2020, 14:12
The Martinique Volcano Observatory has raised Pelée's alert level to Yellow due to an increase in seismicity under the volcano beginning in April 2019, and observations of tremor last month. Read more...
As far as is known, this is the first sign of activity since the end of the 1929-32 eruption. This volcano is of course highly dangerous, and great vigilance of its activity is required. Whether or not it is going to enter a new eruptive period is currently unknown. [less] read all
As far as is known, this is the first sign of activity since the end of the 1929-32 eruption. This volcano is of course highly dangerous, and great vigilance of its activity is required. Whether or not it is going to enter a new eruptive period is currently unknown. [less]
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 15 kts in E direction. Read more...The full report is as follows: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OBS VA DTG:05/1720Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 16:30
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 14:15
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 12:15
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 12:00
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 10:45
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 07:31
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 05:00
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Sat, 5 Dec 2020, 02:00
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 22:45
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 21:45
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (4 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201204/0426Z FL230 EXTD NE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:04/0420Z Read more...
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (3 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201203/2150Z FL100 EXTD E REPORTED OBS VA DTG:03/2150Z [less] read all
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (3 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201203/2150Z FL100 EXTD E REPORTED OBS VA DTG:03/2150Z [less]
Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 20:45
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 13:30
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 10:37
The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Read more...
The lava flow on the southwestern eruptive fissure has increased in length, currently about 525 m long.
Weak-to-moderate strombolian-type explosions continue from the Mackenney summit crater with ejecta thrown at an approximate height of 20 and 50 meters. [less]
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Weak-to-moderate strombolian-type explosions continue from the Mackenney summit crater with ejecta thrown at an approximate height of 20 and 50 meters. [less]
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 10:30
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 10:11
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) an increase of seismic activity has been recorded during 29 Nov-3 Dec. Read more...
On 29-30 November the seismic instruments recorded over 80 earthquakes located southwest of the volcano at depths 6.5 km that continued for 11 hours.
On 2 December the elevated seismic activity continued as the seismic station recorded over 220 earthquakes located at depths 1-4 km below the surface. [less]
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On 2 December the elevated seismic activity continued as the seismic station recorded over 220 earthquakes located at depths 1-4 km below the surface. [less]
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 08:59
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) reported that Aviation Color Code and Alert Level was decreased to GREEN/NORMAL earlier today. Read more...Unrest that began in late October has subsided. Seismic activity is at background levels and satellite observations show no signs of activity. Steaming is not unusual at Korovin and meteorological conditions can enhance the visibility of these emissions.
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 4 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 4 December 2020 [less]
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 08:45
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 07:00
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 05:45
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 05:00
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Fri, 4 Dec 2020, 02:45
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 22:45
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 22:30
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 22:15
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 21:15
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. Read more...Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20201203/1903Z FL050 EXTD S OBS VA DTG:03/1840Z [less]
Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 20:45
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 19:15
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 13:49

Global distributions of database elements (A) Volcanoes from the SGVD (B) Glaciers from the RGI 6 database, and (C) Glacierized volcanoes mapped combining A and B. Orange, purple, and green stars show volcanoes with ice within 1 km, 2.5 km (but not within 1 km), and 5 km (but not within 2.5 km) respectively. (Image: Edwards et al., 2020)
When volcanism occurs in glaciated settings, a range of destructive hazards may transpire including volcanic mudflows (lahars), volcanic ash clouds and glacial outburst floods commonly referred to as jökulhlaups. Therefore, it is prevalent to research and distinguish the locations of these glacierized volcanoes to minimise future risk.

Eyjafjallajökull eruption April 2010 - extensive volcanic ash clouds caused by magma-ice interactions creating widespread hazard (Image: USGS)
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 13:00
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 07:30
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 06:15
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Thu, 3 Dec 2020, 00:15
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 23:15
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 22:45
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 22:30
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 21:30
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 21:00
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): (2 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20201202/0505Z FL220 EXTD N REPORTED OBS VA DTG:02/0500Z Read more...
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): The explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels characterized by sporadic vulcanian-type ash emissions. [less] read all
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): The explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels characterized by sporadic vulcanian-type ash emissions. [less]
Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 20:45
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 17:15
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 13:15
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 11:45
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 11:15
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 09:45
A moderate-to-strong vulcanian-type explosion was observed by surveillance cameras at 11:44 local time today. Read more...
A large ash content erupted to an altitude of 7,000 ft (2,133 m) and drifted E. The explosion likely generated a small pumice-and-ash flows caused by eruption column collapse, as can be seen in the image.
The explosive activity of the volcano is characterized by sporadic vulcanian-type eruptions from the summit crater during the past two months. [less]
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The explosive activity of the volcano is characterized by sporadic vulcanian-type eruptions from the summit crater during the past two months. [less]
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 09:16
The explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels characterized by sporadic vulcanian-type ash emissions. Read more...On 29 November KVERT recorded an explosion that generated a dense dark ash plume, which reached approx. 10,000 ft (3,048 m) altitude and drifted E.
Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 2 December 2020 [less]
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Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 2 December 2020 [less]
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 09:07
Based on camera footage, aerial observations and gas measurement flights, the amount of ash in the plume appears to have diminished over the last week and is no longer present in the near-persistent steam and gas plume as GeoNet reported. Over the past three weeks, ash has been emitted from the main vent at the back of the lake at Whakaari/White Island. This is consistent with the lack of ash being detected on recent MetService satellite images. The plume is now back to its light colour, composed of steam and volcanic gas, with little to no ash. Read more...
The most recent gas flights confirmed an elevated amount of the main volcanic gases (CO2 and SO2) above normal levels.
A decrease of seismic activity has been recorded over the past two weeks. The low-level volcanic tremor continues. [less]
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A decrease of seismic activity has been recorded over the past two weeks. The low-level volcanic tremor continues. [less]
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 08:15
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Wed, 2 Dec 2020, 03:15
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 21:00
Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTED AT 20201201/1626Z FL060 EXTD W OBS VA DTG:01/1620Z Read more...
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 . [less] read all
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 . [less]
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 19:15
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 19:00
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Lewotolo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL100 MOV NE. to 10000 ft (3000 m)
Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 17:00
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 16:45
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 16:30
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 15:45
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 14:45
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 13:00
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 11:51
The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues at very elevated levels, following the intense activity already present during the past few days. Read more...According to the Semeru volcano observatory of Indonesia's volcano monitoring agency (PVMBG), this activity has now entered the stage of producing pyroclastic flows, recorded since 28 November. Pyroclastic flows are hot avalanches of fragmented hot material, both large and small (ash) particles, extremely mobile as they mix with volcanic gasses and ambient air to become gravity-driven currents reaching high velocities.
These also called "block-and-ash flows" are likely caused by gravitational collapse of the lava dome in the inner summit crater as well as the lava flow on the steep slope of the volcano. They have been traveling over the southeastern slopes and formed huge secondary ash clouds (so-called phoenix) clouds, as can be seen in the images. [less]
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These also called "block-and-ash flows" are likely caused by gravitational collapse of the lava dome in the inner summit crater as well as the lava flow on the steep slope of the volcano. They have been traveling over the southeastern slopes and formed huge secondary ash clouds (so-called phoenix) clouds, as can be seen in the images. [less]
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 11:45
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 10:16
Low-level eruptive activity of the volcano continues by near-constant ash emissions recorded during the 30 November. Read more...The activity at the crater has been mostly small-to-moderate only, but near-constant a lot in frequency of explosions as INETER surveillance camera observed.
According to Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington an ash plumes reached approx. 5,000 ft (1,500 m) altitude and drifted SW. [less]
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According to Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington an ash plumes reached approx. 5,000 ft (1,500 m) altitude and drifted SW. [less]
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Lewotolo Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL100 MOV NE. to 10000 ft (3000 m)
Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 10:15
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Tue, 1 Dec 2020, 04:30
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