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Series of ash explosions at Colima volcano in Mexico

Lava flows continue to be active with slow advance rates, generating incandescent rockfalls on the SW and WNW flanks.  Residents are warned not go within 5 km of the volcano. Courtesy of Volcano Discovery

Eruptive activity is becoming intense at Mount Aso. Volcanic tremor continues 24h/day, Japan

Mount Aso, an active volcano of Kumamoto prefecture, is starting to be active, according to Japan meteorological agency.   From their monthly report published on 1/13/2015, the eruptive activity has become intense since 11 Intermittent eruption is observed and warned…

Volcano Ashes Prompt Closure of Colombian Airport

The increase in the emissions of ashes from Colombia”s volcano Nevado del Ruiz prompted today the closure of nearby La Nubia airport to prevent traffic congestion to and from the terminal.   According to Director of the Volcano Observatory of…

Two volcanoes spews out ash causing flight warnings in Guatemala

Ash clouds from two active volcanoes in Guatemala prompted local air travel warnings yesterday.   The country’s National Institute of Seismology, Vulcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology warned of columns of ash from the Fuego volcano in the south of the country…