Category Volcano Alert

Alaska’s Pavlov Volcano Eruption Prompts Aviation Alert

The unusually powerful eruption of Pavlof prompted aviation officials to briefly warn aircraft flying near the volcano of the ash hazard. The major eight-hour blast from the volcano sent a column of ash soaring high above the Alaska Peninsula for…

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***

Apocalyptic storm halts trains, floods streets; Complete chaos in Brisbane, Australia

A severe storm caused chaos in Brisbane on Wednesday evening, with flash flooding in the city centre trapping commuters and submerging cars, and widespread power outages reported. Major train stations in Brisbane’s inner city were closed, forcing delays across the…

3 volcanic quakes at Mayon in last 24 hours, Philippines

At least three volcanic quakes were recorded at restive Mayon Volcano in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Saturday.   In its 8 a.m. update, Phivolcs said this is consistent with “overall slow, magma…