Category Ash Plume

Strong Strombolian-to-Vulcanian Explosive Activity Continues at Fuego Volcano in Guatemala

Vulcanic explosion generated incandescent material that slid down along the slopes of the volcano (image: @newsandnature01/twitter) The activity of the volcano continues at moderately high levels during the past week. INSIVUMEH reported that a moderate-to-strong strombolian-to-vulcanian-type explosions erupted at regular…

Moderate Explosion at Villarrica Volcano, Chile

Moderate explosion from Villarica volcano on 5 December (image: @conaf_minagri/twitter) Occasional explosions of the volcano continue. On 5 December at 18:44 local time the volcano observatory SERNAGEOMIN recorded a moderate explosion associated with long-period (LP) earthquake. An ash plume rose…

Hundreds flee as Mount Semeru spews lava and ash in Java, Indonesia

Photo Illustration Hundreds of Indonesians have fled their villages after a rumbling volcano spewed hot ash thousands of metres into the air and belched lava down its crater. Mount Semeru on Java island spouted the towering column on Tuesday, prompting…