Category Volcanoes

Explosive Eruption Produces Ash Plume To 20-23,000 ft Altitude At Shiveluch Volcano, Kamchatka As if it was jealous of Klyuchevskoy, the other volcano currently in violent eruption, Shiveluch has increased its activity recently. Dome growth has gained speed again, producing…

***RED ALERT ISSUED*** Local River Bursts Banks Due To Volcano Eruption In Russia’s Kamchatka The situation around the Klyuchevskoy volcano is put on the red highest aviation alert The local river of Studenka has burst banks on Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia’s…

New Eruption Confirmed At Barren Island Volcano, India A new eruption occurred this week. This was confirmed by the Indian Navy (via twitter) who reported “smoke” and lava seen on the island from a surveillance plane. A large hot spot…

‘Dante’s Peak,’ For Real: Volcanic Eruption Creates Deadly Acid Lake Grandma’s death by acid is a highlight of the 1997 camp classic “Dante’s Peak.” The disaster epic chronicles the race to save a small town from a deadly volcanic eruption.…

Strong Explosions Produce Ash Plume Rising To 8 km Altitude At Klyuchevskoy Volcano, Kamchatka KVERT reported a small decrease in activity, although it seems during the past hours (after the report) to have increased again (see video below). The activity…

Volcano Eruption Sends Traces Of Ash Over 2 Alaska Communities A volcano on the Alaska Peninsula has again become active during a months-long eruption, with a trace of ash falling on communities up to 35 miles away. The Alaska Volcano…

White Island Volcano, New Zealand Alert Level Raised A moderate explosive eruption occurred at White Island (Whakāri) at approximately 8:09pm NZDT last night. The eruption lasted about 1 minute based on data from acoustic and seismic sensors, and was confirmed…

A new vent opened in the saddle between Klyuchevskoy and neighboring Kamen volcano, producing a fountain of lava and ash rising to about 7 km altitude. The KVERT webcam even captured lightning during this eruption

Increased Activity At Tungurahua Volcano, Ecuador The increase of activity continues. The Ecuadorian Instituto Geofísico (IGPEN) reported that seismic and visual activity increased since Sunday. The volcano currently produces mild to moderate strombolian activity, ejecting fresh lava bombs onto the…