• New high-level eruption at Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano ejects ash up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia

    A new powerful eruption took place at Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano on November 7, 2024, producing a thick column of ash that rose up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) above sea level. This eruption follows increased volcanic activity since the end of October and a powerful eruption on November 3 during which 9 people died and more than 2 000 homes were damaged by lava bombs.

  • Eruption at Marapi volcano covers Bukittinggi in ashfall, Indonesia

    Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted at 05:44 LT on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, producing ashfall over large areas, including Bukittinggi and surrounding regions. The eruption was preceded by increased seismic activity, signaling growing pressure within the volcano. 

  • 58-day state of emergency declared after eruption at Lewotabi claims 9 lives, damages 2 384 homes, Indonesia

    A powerful eruption at Lewotobi volcano on Indonesia’s Flores Island has resulted in at least 9 deaths and forced widespread evacuations, officials confirmed on November 5, 2024. The eruption took place on November 3, plunging nearby villages into darkness as lava, ash, and volcanic debris damaged homes and led to power outages. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, extending assistance to over 10 000 affected residents.

  • High-energy explosions and lava flows at Stromboli volcano, Italy

    Stromboli experienced a series of high-energy explosions on November 2 and 3, 2024, starting with an eruption in the northern crater at 14:20 UTC, followed by another in the same area and a third in the central-southern crater. These events caused hot material to slip down the Sciara del Fuoco and initiated an active lava flow from the north crater. 

  • Earthquake swarm at Kamaʻehuakanaloa (Lōʻihi) volcano, Hawaii

    A period of increased seismic activity started at Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano (previously known as Lōʻihi) near Hawaii on November 1, 2024, with over 70 recorded earthquakes and two reaching M4.3. Seismicity remains above normal levels today, indicating magma movement beneath the volcano.

  • Continuous degassing, three ashing events observed at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines

    The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, Philippines, produced three minor ash plumes from its summit crater on November 2, 2024, during brief eruptions lasting between four and twelve minutes each. The plumes rose to approximately 400 m (1 310 feet) above the crater and drifted southwest. No seismic or infrasonic signals accompanied the events, indicating low-energy emissions.

  • Ruapehu’s Crater Lake temperature slowly increases, New Zealand

    Te Wai ā-moe, the Crater Lake of Ruapehu volcano in New Zealand, is experiencing a mild heating trend, with temperatures rising from 8 °C (46.4 °F) to approximately 10 – 11 °C (50 – 51.8 °F). The recent changes have been noted in late October 2024, following several months of cooling that began in February of the same year.