Category Magma Movement

Increasing intensity of Fogo volcano has the Prime Minister extremely concerned

The Cape Verdean Prime Minister showed up, on Tuesday, concerned about the increased intensity of volcanic eruptions on the island of Fogo and assured that the Government and civil protection will strengthen security measures in affected sites”.   “A major…

Due To Ongoing Volcanic Activity At Bárðarbunga, New Law on Emergency Management Issued

If the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management were to declare a state of emergency, the minister responsible for the issue could ration electricity, limit telecommunication and cut off roads, according to a new bill presented at a cabinet…

Very High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Parts Of Iceland

***EXTREME ALERT*** Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Parts Of Iceland A high concentration of sulphur dioxide continues from the Holuhraun eruption. Air pollution is likely in large proportions ***BE ALERT***

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…

Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Iceland

***ALERT*** Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Iceland A high concentration of sulphur dioxide continues from the Holuhraun eruption. Air pollution is likely in large proportions The bluegreen area indicates possible pollution today The…

Lava Threatening Village Devours First Home; many now evacuating in Hawaii

A river of lava from a Hawaii volcano has devoured its first residential property in a community, as homeowners flee the area. Dozens of residents in Pahoa Village on the Big Island are evacuating as the tide of fiery magma…