Zhupanovsky volcano (Eastern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 September-19 September 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 13 Sep 2017, 06:00

06:00 AM | BY: VN

Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that on 17 September explosions at Zhupanovsky generated gas-and-steam plumes with small amounts of ash that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km (19,700-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 20 km SW. The Aviation Color Code was raised from Green to Orange, the second highest level on a 4-color scale.
About 30 minutes later satellite images showed ash plumes drifting 10 km E. Later that day gas-and-steam plumes rose 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow, and then on 20 September it was lowered to Green.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2017. Report on Zhupanovsky. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 13 September-19 September 2017. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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Sun, 20 Nov 2016, 12:05

Zhupanovsky volcano (Kamchatka): powerful explosions on 20 Nov 2016, ash to 10 km altitude

Eruption of Zhupanovsky on 20 Nov 2016 (image: Lyulya Udalova / twitter)

Two powerful explosions occurred at the volcano on 20 Nov - apparently with no warning - and produced an ash plume that rose to almost 10 km altitude and drifted more than 200 km to the east before dissipating. No damages were reported (there are no significant settlements nearby), but the ash plume was dangerous for N-America - Asia air traffic routes. ... Read all

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