• Active volcanoes in the world: December 7 – 13, 2016

    Between December 7 and 13, new activity was reported for 5 volcanoes. Ongoing activity was reported for 10 volcanoes during the same period. New activity/unrest: Bezymianny, Central Kamchatka (Russia) | Copahue, Central Chile-Argentina border | Ebeko, Paramushir…

  • Strong explosion expected at Bezymianny volcano, alerts raised

    Activity under the Bezymianny volcano began increasing on November 18, 2016, prompting KVERT to increase the Aviation Color Code from Yellow to Orange yesterday. Strong ash explosions up to 15 km (49 200 feet) could occur at any time. This volcano was considered…

  • Sheveluch erupts ash 11 km (36 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia

    Russia's Sheveluch, one of the biggest volcanic structures in Kamchatka, erupted at 21:50 UTC on December 9, 2016, sending ash up to 11 km (36 000 feet) above sea level. The aviation color code was briefly raised to Red. According to KVERT VONA released 23:55…

  • Active volcanoes in the world: November 30 – December 6, 2016

    New activity was reported for 5 volcanoes between November 30 and December 7, 2016. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 8 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Cerro Hudson, Chile | Chirinkotan, Kuril Islands (Russia) | Copahue, Central…

  • Large seismic swarm at Cayambe volcano, Ecuador

    Ecuador's Institute of Geophysics (IGEPN) has reported increased seismicity at the Cayambe volcano, Ecuador. The heightened activity may indicate the volcano will become increasingly active over the coming weeks or months. Last moderate eruption from the…

  • Increased possibility for sudden, deadly eruptions at Mt. Bulusan

    Scientists monitoring Mount Bulusan, Philippines warn there is an increased possibility for sudden and potentially deadly phreatic eruption at the volcano. Volcanologist Paul Alanis of the state-run PHIVOLCS, said the changes in Bulusan's sulfur dioxide (SO2)…

  • Active volcanoes in the world: November 23 – 29, 2016

    New activity was reported for 4 volcanoes between November 23 and 29, 2016. Ongoing activity was reported for 7 volcanoes during the same period. New activity/unrest: Chirinkotan, Kuril Islands (Russia) | Copahue, Central Chile-Argentina border | Rotorua, North…

  • Another hydrothermal eruption in Lake Rotorua, New Zealand

    Another hydrothermal eruption occurred in New Zealand's Lake Rotorua on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, following the first one on Monday, November 28. This eruption was, however, caught on camera. Today's eruption also occurred in the village of Ohinemutu. It…

  • Hydrothermal eruption in Lake Rotorua, New Zealand

    A new hydrothermal eruption was observed at New Zealand's Lake Rotorua at 15:30 UTC on November 27, 2016, prompting an evacuation of at least one house near the lake. The style of the eruption was one which hadn't been seen in Rotorua since about 2000 or…

  • Powerful eruptions at Popocatépetl volcano, Mexico

    A powerful eruption occurred at Mexico's Popocatépetl at 15:45 UTC on November 25, 2016, followed by another one at 15:54 UTC today. Volcanic ash and gasses from yesterday's eruption moved NE and reached nearly 11.5 km (38 000 feet) above sea level,…