Category Volcano Eruption

Red Alert Issued Due To Strong Eruption With Ash At Manam Volcano In Papua New Guinea

A relatively large explosive eruption occurred at the volcano yesterday, sending an ash plume to estimated 11 km (34,000 ft) altitude, the Darwin VAAC reported. The ash plume was drifting west over mainland Papua New Guinea and rapidly dissipated.   …

Papua New Guinea volcano erupts, forcing villagers to flee

An island volcano on the north coast of Papua New Guinea erupted early on Saturday, forcing 2,000 villagers to flee from lava flows, the National Disaster Centre said. Manam Island, just 10 km (6 miles) wide, is one of the…