New eruption at Etna volcano in Italy – 11th paroxysm this year

New eruption at Etna volcano in Italy – 11th paroxysm this year

The new, 11th paroxysm from the Etna's New SE crater occurred on April 18, 2013 with lava fountains, a lava flow directed into the Valle del Bove, and a column of ash and lapilli that expanded south-southwestward. The phase of lava fountaining was

Active volcanoes in the world: April 10 – April 16, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world: April 10 – April 16, 2013

This week, 2 volcanoes had new activity, whereas ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from April 10 – April 16, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.New activity/unrest: | Galeras,

New study could rewrite history of Auckland’s volcanic field

New study could rewrite history of Auckland’s volcanic field

A new study released in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research suggests that Rangitoto, a monogenetic shield volcano near Auckland, New Zealand, and other volcanoes in the Auckland Field might have been more active during the last few thousand years than

Active volcanoes in the world: April 3 – April 9, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world: April 3 – April 9, 2013

This week, 6 volcanoes had new activity, whereas ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from April 3 – April 9, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.New activity/unrest: | Grozny Group,

Authorities forbid access to Mt. Etna after recent explosive eruptions

Authorities forbid access to Mt. Etna after recent explosive eruptions

The Prefecture of Catania and INGV Sezione di Catania proclaimed Mt. Etna a “forbidden volcano” on April 5, 2013. After explosive eruptions and lava fountains officials have decided to take strict regulations in order to protect people from volcanic hazards that Etna

NASA's unmanned aircraft surveys volcano

NASA's unmanned aircraft surveys volcano

To improve understanding of volcanoes, researchers need to gather data about volcanic ash and gases. However, volcanic airspace contains noxious gases that can be dangerous for researchers as well as conventional combustion engines. Considering the nature and magnitude

Active volcanoes in the world – March 27 – April 2, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world – March 27 – April 2, 2013

This week, 8 volcanoes were noticed to have new activity, whereas ongoing activity was reported for 12 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from March 27 – April 2, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.New activity/unrest: |

Dangerous gas emissions at Dieng volcano in Central Java, Indonesia

Dangerous gas emissions at Dieng volcano in Central Java, Indonesia

Reports say dangerous gas emissions have surpassed normal levels at Mt. Dieng, Central Java, Indonesia. CO2 concentration has significantly increased from 0.01% in early March to 2.5% around March 15th within 500 meters of the Timbang crater. Additionally, increased…

Earthquake swarm at El Hierro intensifies with an increase in CO2 emission

Earthquake swarm at El Hierro intensifies with an increase in CO2 emission

The intensity of ongoing earthquake swarm at El Hierro island increased on March 28, 2013. 119 earthquakes have been recorded so far at depths of 16-18 km. A few weaker quakes have also been recorded at lower depth of 7-10 km, possibly related to release of stress