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Warning to approach Iwo crater at Kirishima volcano in Kyushu, Japan
Evolution of the fumarole field of Iwo crater between Dec 2015 and Feb 2016 (JMA) A “near-crater” warning was issued for the volcano by JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency), in particular for the Iwo crater where an increase in seismic…
Colorful hot springs back to life at Dallol hydrothermal field in Ethiopia, Africa
Green lake at Dallol (image: Enku Mulugheta) The hydrothermal activity was observed to be very intense, with many colorful ponds and hot springs. Expedition leader Enku reported: “Dallol is back to its original status with every bit of the…
Strong vulcanian explosion produces ash plume 5000m tall at Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador
Eruption plume of Tungurahua volcano yesterday (image: J.L Espinosa-Naranjo @Ambalaser / twitter) Two moderately large explosions occurred at the volcano yesterday noon from 12:12 local time. The first and larger explosion produced an ash plume that rose approx. 5000 meters…
Japan’s Nishinoshima Volcano large sulfur emissions — Explosive eruption coming?
Is a larger explosive volcanic blast coming at Nishinoshima volcanic island in Japan? The newest flyover video of Nishinoshima, released by the Japanese Coast Guard, shows major sulfur deposits around the main crater of the new volcanic island. Large…
Worrying signs as volcanic gas releases from sea floor at Sakurajima volcano in Japan
Inferometry map of Sakurajima showing large deformation (inflation) of the summit area More worrying signs of volcanic unrest started to appear: according to FNN News, volcanic gas releases have been detected at the sea floor of the Futatsumata Port on…
Undersea Volcano Called Kick ‘Em Jenny Rumbling off Grenada
An active underwater volcano off Grenada’s northern coast called Kick ’em Jenny was rumbling Thursday and regional disaster authorities were put on alert, though they said it posed no threat of triggering a destructive tsunami. Since its discovery in…
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…
20 MILLION fish have died due to volcano eruption in Los Lagos, Chile
20 MILLION fish have died due to volcano eruption in Los Lagos, Chile
Nicaraguan volcano explodes with tourists next to crater
(Photo: La Prensa Nicaragua) Dramatic footage has emerged from Nicaragua this week after visitors to Telica Volcano found themselves just feet away from its massive crater as it spewed dark clouds of ash and gas high into the sky. …