Category Ash Plume

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

New eruption on 20 May at Lokon volcano in North-Sulawesi, Indonesia

An explosion occurred Wednesday (20 May) at 15:22 local time and produced an ash plume of approx 1.5 km height. The eruption was accompanied by strong explosion sounds, that caused concern in nearby villages and the town of Tomohon. After…

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2015

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

Strong and frequent explosions at Fuego volcano in Guatemala

Strong explosion at Fuego volcano yesterday Activity at the volcano has increased during the past days. Strombolian explosions have been small, moderate and large and occurring frequently. Ash plumes rose to 1 km above the crater and incandescent jets…

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2015

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

Elevated activity, lava flow at Reventador volcano in Ecuador

Infrared image of the lava flow on Reventador volcano today (IGEPN) The volcano’s activity remains elevated. Mild to moderate explosions occur frequently from the summit vent, where viscous lava is being extruded and also produces an active lava flow, approx.…

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2015

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

New ash emissions at Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica

Several new mild to moderately strong ash eruptions have occurred at the volcano during the past days. In particular, on 16 May, one of the most intense phases of ash emissions so far took place from the volcano’s western…

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2015

Active Volcano, Ash Plume, Seismic Activity, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Ash Emissions at Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia

Ash plume from Nevado del Ruiz Monday afternoon (INGEOMINAS) Activity at the volcano has increased during the past week. Accompanied by elevated seismic activity, ash emissions have been occurring since 14 April. The strongest phase of activity was on…

Earth Extremities
May 23, 2015

Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Underwater Volcano, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Mount Etna Volcano Eruption On 12th May 2015

Earth Extremities
May 14, 2015

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Explosive eruption in South Japan at Sakurajima Volcano — Static Discharge Lightning

Earth Extremities
May 14, 2015

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Emergency Updates, Evacuation Alert, Homeless Alert, Magma Movement, Pyroclastic Flows, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Eruption at Mt. Karangetang causes hundreds to flee in Indonesia

Hundreds of residents of Siau, Sitaro Islands regency, North Sulawesi, have fled to safer ground after Mount Karangetang erupted. Mt. Karangetang erupted at 12:30 p.m. local time on Thursday, prompting residents in Bebali subdistrict, East Siau district, in Siau,…

Earth Extremities
May 9, 2015

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Awareness Alert, Magma Movement, Seismic Activity, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Acid, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption Imminent

Volcanic magma activity is intensifying at Mount Hakone, Japan

Steam rises from the rocky mountain slopes near the hot springs resort of Hakone, Kanagawa prefecture on Wednesday. (AFP photo) Volcanic activity at Mount Hakone is intensifying to levels unseen over recent years, an expert said Friday after conducting research…

Earth Extremities
May 8, 2015

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Aviation Alert, Plane Diversion Alert, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption Imminent

Philippine volcano ejects ash, but no violent eruption

A Philippine volcano has spewed ash for the second time in less than a week but there were no signs of any imminent violent eruption, the country’s chief volcano expert said Thursday. Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon province southeast of…

Earth Extremities
May 7, 2015

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