Category Ash Plume

Strombolian activity observed at Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica

The ejection of incandescent lava in small strombolian-type explosions has been observed since 03:40 this morning at the volcano’s crater. This means that new magma has now arrived at the crater.   The gradual change of eruptive style over the…

State Of Emergency Declared As Calbuco Volcano Erupts For First Time Since 1972

Chile’s Calbuco volcano has erupted for the first time in 43 years, prompting an evacuation of at least 4,000 people.   The volcano, which has been inactive since 1972, spilled a huge ash cloud into the skies above southern Chile…

Mount Sinabung Volcano eruption forces evacuations in Indonesia

The Mount Sinabung volcano in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province erupted on Thursday afternoon, spewing a column of ash by up to two kilometres into the sky and triggering a small-scale evacuation, an official said on Friday.   A powerful burst…

**ALERT RAISED TO ORANGE** Volcano Villarrica in Chile

Volcano Villarrica rumbles and spews lava in Chile Authorities have restricted access to the area within 5km of the crater and have put the area under an orange alert due to the volcano’s heightened unrest and increased likelihood of eruption…