Category Volcanic Lava

Strong explosion with pyroclastic flows at Colima volcano in Mexico

Strong explosions continue to occur. An eruption at 08:20 local time this morning produced several pyroclastic flows that traveled down the western flank of the volcano. Courtesy of Volcano Discovery

Chile’s Villarrica volcano spews ash in renewed activity; Orange Alert Issued

The Villarrica volcano in southern Chile, which erupted on 3 March, has shown renewed activity.   Officials raised the alert in areas near the Villarrica to Orange, the second highest and cancelled classes for more than five thousand 500 pupils.…

**Aviation Red Alert**Large explosion, ash to 37,000 ft (11 km) altitude at Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka, Russia

The volcano is in an intense phase of activity, characterized by strong explosions and partial collapses of the growing lava dome accompanied by tall ash plumes and pyroclastic flows.    An explosion this morning produced an ash plume that rose…

Incredible Volcano Villarrica Eruption Prompts 1000’s To Evacuate in Chile

A volcano in southern Chile erupted early Tuesday, spewing fiery plumes of lava into the night sky and forcing the evacuation of some 3,600 people in nearby towns.   At 3am local time, the volcano Villarrica erupted in a shower…

Eruptive activity is becoming intense at Mount Aso. Volcanic tremor continues 24h/day, Japan

Mount Aso, an active volcano of Kumamoto prefecture, is starting to be active, according to Japan meteorological agency.   From their monthly report published on 1/13/2015, the eruptive activity has become intense since 11 Intermittent eruption is observed and warned…

Volcanic eruption in Eastern Indonesia hurts 4 hikers, leaves 1 missing, shuts airport

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted Friday, spewing towering clouds of hot ash into the air and leaving four hikers injured and one missing when they scrambled to safety, an official said.   Mount Gamalama on Ternate island in North…