Category Volcanoes

Pyroclastic flows continue at Sinabung Volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia

Pyroclastic flow from Sinabung volcano today (image: @Rizal06691023/twitter) The activity of the volcano is characterized by pyroclastic flows over the past days. Surveillance cameras observed a few pyroclastic flows this week. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

Alert Level raised to Yellow at Korovin Volcano in Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) reported that the alert level for the volcano was raised to “yellow”, as an increase of seismic activity and sulfur dioxide emissions has been recorded. The instruments record volcano-tectonic earthquakes over the past two weeks…

Lava Flow Has Increased At Reventador Volcano In Ecuador #Lava #ReventadorVolcano #Ecuador

Gas emissions from Reventador volcano yesterday (image: IGEPN) Effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues. IGEPN reported that the lava flow on the northeast flank has increased in length, currently about 400 m long. Incandescence continues to be observed from the…

Explosive Ash Plumes At Popocatépetl Volcano in Mexico #PopocatépetlVolcano #ExplosiveAsh #Mexico

Satellite images of Popocatepetl volcano (c)Google Earth View Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 19000 ft (5800 m) altitude or flight level 190. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com…