Category Volcanic Lava

Lava could reach homes and businesses in a few days time in Pahoa, Hawaii

It was a chaotic Wednesday morning at Pahoa Marketplace as shoppers scrambled to purchase last-minute items before the community’s main grocery store closes Thursday in preparation for the slow-moving lava flow that could ooze into the shopping area next week.…

Strong eruption and major pyroclastic flow observed at Sinabung volcano, Indonesia

Darwin VAAC reported a high level eruption of Indonesian Sinabung volcano on December 14, 2014. Aviation Color Code was briefly set to Red and later downgraded to Orange as the eruption became less active.   At 02:32 UTC today (09:32…

Increasing intensity of Fogo volcano has the Prime Minister extremely concerned

The Cape Verdean Prime Minister showed up, on Tuesday, concerned about the increased intensity of volcanic eruptions on the island of Fogo and assured that the Government and civil protection will strengthen security measures in affected sites”.   “A major…

Due To Ongoing Volcanic Activity At Bárðarbunga, New Law on Emergency Management Issued

If the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management were to declare a state of emergency, the minister responsible for the issue could ration electricity, limit telecommunication and cut off roads, according to a new bill presented at a cabinet…

Very High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Parts Of Iceland

***EXTREME ALERT*** Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Parts Of Iceland A high concentration of sulphur dioxide continues from the Holuhraun eruption. Air pollution is likely in large proportions ***BE ALERT***

Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Iceland

***ALERT*** Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Iceland A high concentration of sulphur dioxide continues from the Holuhraun eruption. Air pollution is likely in large proportions The bluegreen area indicates possible pollution today The…