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Volcanoes of the World

The city of Naples and Vesuvius volcano - perhaps THE volcano...
The city of Naples and Vesuvius volcano - perhaps THE volcano...
Every volcano in the world that has erupted within the past 10,000 years or is considered potentially active and many extinct volcanoes are listed.
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Volcano news:

Sakurajima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20191015/0044Z OVER FL070 EXTD SW OBS VA DTG: 15/0030Z
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 15 Oct 2019
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ... [more]
Nevados de Chillán Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: SPORADIC PUFF EMISSIONS
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: ... [more]
Aso Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ACTIVITY CONT. VA AT 20191015/0000Z FL060 EXTD SW OBS VA DTG: 14/2350Z
Satellite image of Aso volcano on 15 Oct 2019
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ... [more]
Sabancaya Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PUFF EMISSIONS to 25000 ft (7600 m)
Satellite image of Sabancaya volcano on 14 Oct 2019
Monday, Oct 14, 2019
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 25000 ft (7600 m) altitude or flight level 250 and is moving at 20 kts in SE direction. ... [more]
Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA ERUPTION TO FL070 MOV S EST VA DTG: 14/2230Z
Satellite image of Dukono volcano on 14 Oct 2019
Monday, Oct 14, 2019
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ... [more]
 
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Nyiragongo volcano photos: Nyiragongo (DR Congo) has the world's largest and most active lava lake. Enjoy our pictures taken during several expeditions over the past years.
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