Category Ash Plume

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Seismic Activity, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

New phase of ash emissions at Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica

Ash plume from Turrialba volcano today (RSN) A new phase of activity has begun at the volcano. Starting from 20:00 local time yesterday evening, tremor increased, followed by ash emissions since 01:30 this morning. The activity has been near-continuous…

Earth Extremities
June 18, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Lava Dome, Magma Chambers, Magma Movement, Seismic Activity, Steam Emissions, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Bombs, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Moderately strong explosion yesterday morning at Popocatépetl volcano in Mexico

Mushroom cloud from Popocatépetl volcano yesterday (CENAPRED webcam) A moderately strong vulcanian explosion occurred yesterday morning at 11:17 local time, producing a mushroom-shaped ash plume that rose approx. 3 km above the summit and dispersed in westerly directions. Today,…

Earth Extremities
June 13, 2016

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

New phase of activity at Suwanosejima volcano in Tokara Islands, Japan

Glow from Suwanose-jima’s active crater (JMA webcam) The activity of the volcano has become more intense during the past days. Several ash plumes were detected by Tokyo VAAC and blight glow is intermittently visible on the webcam. Most likely,…

Earth Extremities
June 13, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 1, Ash Plume, Seismic Activity, Steam Emissions, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Thermal Activity, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Bombs, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

New phreatic explosion, ash plume of 2000m at Bulusan volcano in Philippines

Eruption of Bulusan volcano this morning (PHILVOLCS) A sudden eruption occurred this morning (at 11:35 local time). An explosion generated an ash plume that rose about 2000 m above the volcano’s summit and drifted northwest, causing light ash falls in…

Earth Extremities
June 10, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Lava Dome, Magma Chambers, Magma Movement, Seismic Activity, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Bombs, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Continuing lava dome growth and explosions, risk of new pyroclastic flows at Sinabung volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia

Explosion from Sinabung this morning (10 June 2016) (photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia) The eruption of the volcano continues with little changes: viscous magma is accumulating at the summit lava dome and forms over-spilling lobes on the southeastern slope that…

Earth Extremities
June 10, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Increasing ash emissions at Kerinci volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia

Ash plume from Kerinci volcano this morning (PVMBG) Ash emissions have increased at the volcano. The local observatory reported a plume of approx. 800 m rising from the summit vent and drifting west this morning. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

Earth Extremities
June 5, 2016

Active Volcano, Air Traffic Alert, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Aviation Alert, Aviation Yellow Alert, Plane Diversion Alert, Planes Grounded, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption, Yellow Alert

Ash Emissions Cause Airport To Close Down Temporarily At Nevado Del Ruiz Volcano In Colombia

Ash emission from Nevado del Ruiz yesterday The volcano remains restless and produces intermittent ash explosions of varying size. An emission of ash yesterday forced the regional La Nubia airport to close down for a few hours and the volcano…

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Ash Emissions Reported At Bromo Volcano In East Java, Indonesia

Ash emissions from the volcano were reported earlier today by Darwin VAAC. Based on satellite observations, a plume of light ash is drifting 50 km to the NE at approx. 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2016

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Crops Alert, Emergency Updates, Evacuation Alert, Food Loss Alert, Magma Chambers, Magma Movement, Pyroclastic Flows, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Toxic Gases, Vegetation Alert, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Larger-Than-Average Pyroclastic Flow At Sinabung Volcano Claims At Least 3 Victims In Sumatra, Indonesia

The deadly pyroclastic flow at Sinabung yesterday (image: PVMBG) A series of pyroclastic flows occurred yesterday afternoon – sadly, at least one of them was was much larger than most others during the past months and claimed at least…