Category Volcanoes

Strong SO2 steam emissions, some ash venting at Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia

Unrest continues at the volcano. Strong steam emissions, sometimes mixed with light ash continue, accompanied by elevated seismic activity inside the volcano.   Manizales observatory reported several episodes of volcanic tremor associated with the movement of fluids and gases and…

Strong explosions, ash plume to 17,000 ft (5 km) altitude at Sakurajima volcano in Japan

Strong explosion at Sakurajima yesterday A peak of activity occurred yesterday, with two strong explosions that produced ash plums that rose to 17,000 ft / 5 km altitude.   The activity was followed by continues, noisy smaller explosions and ash…