Increased seismic activity was recorded at the Ijen volcano in Indonesia between January 1 and July 12, 2024. On July 12, a significant energy increase was observed along with a rise in continuous tremor amplitude, prompting authorities to increase the Alert Level from 1 to 2.
Continuous moderate gas and steam plum emissions have been rising from White Island volcano since July 10, 2024. Although the Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2, eruptions can still occur with little or no warning.
A small, low-level eruption was detected at Mathew Island, Vanuatu Volcanic Arc at 21:50 UTC on July 15, 2024.
Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge — about 482 km (300 miles) west of Astoria, Oregon, has recently shown signals of resumed volcanic activity.
A notable paroxysmal eruption occurred at Stromboli’s summit craters at 12:07 UTC on July 11, 2024, producing an eruptive column and pyroclastic flow along the Sciara del Fuoco.
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from July 3 to 9, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
The Wandan mud volcano in southern Taiwan erupted for the ninth time in two years on July 6, 2024.
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from June 26 – July 2, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
A gradual increase in activity was observed at Stromboli volcano starting at around 17:30 UTC on July 3, 2024. By July 4, a new lava flow and pyroclastic flows were recorded, reaching the coastline and spreading into the sea. At 18:00 UTC, the Department of Civil Protection raised the alert level for the volcano from Orange to Red and transitioned to the pre-alarm operational phase.
A phase of violent lava fountaining started at Etna’s Voragine crater during the afternoon hours (UTC) of July 4, 2024. At the same time, significantly increased activity is being observed at Stromboli volcano.
