A new eruption occurred at the Indonesian Raung volcano at 06:53 UTC (13:53 local time) on July 16, 2020. This is the first reported eruption of this volcano since its last eruptive phase ended in August 2015. According to Raung Volcano Observatory VONA issued 07:45…
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from July 8 to 14, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Nishinoshima, Japan | Turrialba, Costa Rica. Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) | Dukono,…
High-level volcanic activity continues at Nishinoshima, the Japan Meteorological Agency's reported on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. A powerful eruption took place on July 11, with incandescent material thrown high above the crater, large lava flows, and an ash plume…
Strombolian activity continues at Guatemala's Pacaya volcano, with volcanic material spewed up to 100 m (328 feet) high, according to the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) on Monday, July 13, 2020. Lava flows…
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from July 1 to 7, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Bulusan, Luzon (Philippines) | Laguna del Maule, Central Chile-Argentina border | Nishinoshima,…
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised the alert status of Bulusan volcano from Alert Level 0 (normal) to Alert Level 1 (abnormal) on July 6, 2020. The decision was made due to increased seismic activity under the volcano. Bulusan's…
A column of volcanic ash produced by Japanese Nishinoshima volcano rose up to 8 300 m (27 230 feet) above the sea level on July 4, 2020– its highest since 2013, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed on July 6. Volcanic activity at the volcano surged in…
Given current data analysis, Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan may erupt on a large scale — the Japan Meteorological Agency panel warned on Tuesday, July 1, 2020. According to the panel on the forecast of volcanic activities at the Japan Meteorological…
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from June 24 – 30, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 19 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Asamayama, Honshu (Japan) | Makushin, Fox Islands (USA) | Turrialba, Costa Rica. Ongoing activity:…
Nishinoshima has entered a period of intense volcanic activity, with frequent explosive eruptions and ash emissions observed in recent days. Its summit crater has extended in the southwest direction, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) reported on July 1, 2020 On June 12,…
