Category Active Volcano

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Pyroclastic Flows, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Continuing vulcanian explosions at Momotombo volcano in Nicaragua

The volcano continues to produce on average 2-3 vulcanian-type explosions per day. Some of them seem to generate small pyroclastic flows. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

Earth Extremities
February 29, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Pyroclastic Flows, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Explosions, pyroclastic flows at Sinabung volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia

Explosion at Sinabung yesterday (image: Endro Lewa / facebook) Over the past days, activity at the volcano seems to have picked up. The frequency and size of explosions from the summit have increased and generated several ash plumes that rose…

Earth Extremities
February 29, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Toxic Alert, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Acid, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Strong vulcanian explosion produces ash plume 5000m tall at Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador

Eruption plume of Tungurahua volcano yesterday (image: J.L Espinosa-Naranjo @Ambalaser / twitter) Two moderately large explosions occurred at the volcano yesterday noon from 12:12 local time. The first and larger explosion produced an ash plume that rose approx. 5000 meters…

Earth Extremities
February 29, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Emergency Updates, Evacuation Alert, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Apocalyptic scenes as Indonesian Sinabung volcano erupts

Earth Extremities
February 27, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Pyroclastic Flows, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Sakurajima volcano erupts 50km from nuclear plant in Japan

Earth Extremities
February 5, 2016

Active Volcano, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Pyroclastic Flows, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Near Nuclear Plant In Japan

Eruption Sparks Volcanic Lightning Japan’s Sakurajima volcano has erupted, sending lava flowing down its slope and spewing ash and stones into the night sky. Dramatic pictures of the fiery spectacle also show flashes of volcanic lightning – thought to be…

Earth Extremities
February 5, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Magma Movement, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Eruptive activity observed at Heard Island in Australia

Lava flow at Heard Island volcano (Image: CSIRO / YouTube) An eruption was observed by crew on board the CSIRO research vessel Investigator in late January. A lava flow was seen descending the NW flank of Mawson Peak. Weak…

Earth Extremities
February 1, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Steam Emissions, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Phreatic ash explosions at Nevados de Chillán volcano in Chile

Ash explosion at Chillán on 31 Jan 2016 (SERNAGEOMIN) A series of new explosions with small to moderate ash emissions occurred at the volcano during the end of last week. This activity formed a second new crater, approx. 25×30 m…

Earth Extremities
February 1, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Magma Chambers, Magma Movement, Seismic Activity, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert

Two small lava lakes active inside Santiago crater at Masaya volcano in Nicaragua

INETER reported ongoing strong seismic and surface activity. There here are currently two small lava lakes active contained in two pits inside the Santiago crater. Access to Masaya’s crater rim, a very popular tourist destination, was closed to the public…