Category Volcanic Ash

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Emergency Updates, Evacuation Alert, Livestock, Magma Movement, Major Events, Pyroclastic Flows, Rescue Alert, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Bombs, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Hundreds flee as Mount Semeru spews lava and ash in Java, Indonesia

Photo Illustration Hundreds of Indonesians have fled their villages after a rumbling volcano spewed hot ash thousands of metres into the air and belched lava down its crater. Mount Semeru on Java island spouted the towering column on Tuesday, prompting…

Earth Extremities
December 4, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Moderate-to-strong explosion at Sakurajima Volcano in Kyushu, Japan

Strong explosion from Sakurajima volcano today (image: Sakurajima webcam) A moderate-to-strong vulcanian-type explosion was observed by surveillance cameras at 11:44 local time today. A large ash content erupted to an altitude of 7,000 ft (2,133 m) and drifted E. The…

Earth Extremities
December 4, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Spectacular Eruption at Lewotolo Volcano in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

The powerful eruption from Lewotolo volcano this morning (image: PVMBG) The activity of the volcano continues at high levels. As we mentioned in the last update, the renewed activity began on 27 November characterized by continuing ash emissions. A powerful…

Earth Extremities
November 29, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Pyroclastic Flows, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Bombs, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Major explosion at Stromboli Volcano in Italy

Earth Extremities
November 17, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Volcanic Ash Advisory. Explosive Activity at Sabancaya Volcano in Peru

Photo Illustration Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 and is moving at 15 kts in E…

Earth Extremities
November 13, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Gas Emissions, Steam Emissions, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Volcanic Alert Level Raised to Level 2 at White Island Volcano in New Zealand

Aerial view of White Island volcano with an ash and gas plume (image: @nzherald/twitter) GeoNet reported that an observations during the gas flight confirmed the presence of fine ash material in the plume. The fine particles originate from the main…

Earth Extremities
November 13, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Volcanic Ash, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Explosive Eruption and Sporadic Ash Emissions at Ebeko Volcano in Paramushir Island, Kurils, Russia

Explosive eruption at Ebeko volcano on 28 October (image: KVERT) The explosive eruption of the volcano continues at moderate levels characterized by sporadic vulcanian-type ash emissions. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

Earth Extremities
October 30, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 2, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Strong Strombolian Explosions, Toxic Gases, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Continuing Lava Flow at Nevados de Chillán Volcano Chile

A minor explosion from Nevados de Chillán volcano yesterday (image: SERNAGEOMIN) SERNAGEOMIN reported that the effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues and has remained essentially unchanged. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com

Earth Extremities
October 30, 2020

Active Volcano, Alert Level 3, Ash Plume, Magma Movement, Pyroclastic Flows, Seismic Activity, Strong Incandescence, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Lava, Volcano Alert, Volcano Eruption

Incandescent Avalanches at Sinabung Volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia

Incandescent avalanches from Sinabung volcano on 28 October (image: Firdaus Surbakti/twitter) The activity of the volcano has remained essentially unchanged and characterized by pyroclastic flows over the past days. Courtesy of volcanodiscovery.com