Category Volcano Eruption

New eruption on 20 May at Lokon volcano in North-Sulawesi, Indonesia

An explosion occurred Wednesday (20 May) at 15:22 local time and produced an ash plume of approx 1.5 km height. The eruption was accompanied by strong explosion sounds, that caused concern in nearby villages and the town of Tomohon. After…

Earthquakes on Hawaii Volcano Could Signal New Eruption

A series of earthquakes and shifting ground on the slopes of Kilauea have scientists wondering what will happen next at one of the world’s most active volcanoes.   A lake of lava near the summit of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big…

Eruption at Mt. Karangetang causes hundreds to flee in Indonesia

Hundreds of residents of Siau, Sitaro Islands regency, North Sulawesi, have fled to safer ground after Mount Karangetang erupted.   Mt. Karangetang erupted at 12:30 p.m. local time on Thursday, prompting residents in Bebali subdistrict, East Siau district, in Siau,…