Effusive eruption continues at Fernandina volcano, Galapagos
The effusive eruption that started two days ago at Fernandina volcano in Ecuador continues on March 5, 2024, with several lava flows on the SSE slope of the volcano.
The volcano was seen producing high SO2 emissions on March 3 and 4, similar to its prior eruptions in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
The eruption follows increased seismicity detected in the latter half of 2023, culminating in 80 cm (31.5 inches) ground deformation.
Data suggests it is likely that the current eruption will be larger than those observed in 2017 (VEI 2), 2018 (VEI 1), and 2020 (VEI 0), IGEPN said.
While some reports yesterday mentioned one or more lava flows reached the ocean, it doesn’t seem they were correct or were very small.
Satellite imagery acquired at 14:00 UTC today:
Buenos Aires VAAC had no advisories issued for the volcano since the start of the eruption.
See our in-depth report here:
Featured image credit: NOAA/GOES-East, RAMMB/CIRA, The Watchers. Acquired at 14:00 UTC on March 5, 2024
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