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Strong explosive eruption at the Soputan volcano in N-Sulawesi, Indonesia

The volcano erupted Tuesday at 02:45 local time with a strong explosion from the summit lava dome. It sent an 6 km tall ash column to approx. 26,000 ft (8,5 km) altitude.   The eruption followed an increase in seismic activity…

Significant eruption and large pyroclastic flow at Sinabung volcano, Indonesia

A significant eruption of Indonesian Mount Sinabung took place around 00:00 UTC on January 3, 2015, according to Darwin VAAC.   Although volcanic ash was not identified on satellite imagery, Aviation Color Code has been raised to Red.   A…

3 volcanic quakes at Mayon in last 24 hours, Philippines

At least three volcanic quakes were recorded at restive Mayon Volcano in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Saturday.   In its 8 a.m. update, Phivolcs said this is consistent with “overall slow, magma…

Continuous seismic, volcanic activity in Mayon, Philippines

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded three volcanic earthquakes during the past 24 hours in the area around Mayon Volcano in Albay.   The volcano, which exhibited seismic and volcanic activity earlier this year, remains at…