The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 20 – 26, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 7 volcanoes from November 20 – 26, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
Volcanic pollution rising as eruption continues at Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
The levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) are rising in the vicinity of Grindavik due to the ongoing volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. The gas pollution has reached unhealthy levels, as reported by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO).
Intense phreatic eruption at Dempo volcano, South Sumatra, Indonesia
A brief but intense phreatic eruption was reported at Dempo volcano in South Sumatra, Indonesia, at 06:38 UTC (13:38 LT) on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Iceland deploys water cannons to fight lava, Reykjanes Peninsula
Authorities in Iceland have deployed at least 12 water cannons on the L3 defense wall to cool a 360 m (X feet) large section of lava and protect critical infrastructure, including the Svartsengi geothermal facility and the Njarðvíkuraeð hot water pipeline, which is important for the Suðurnesj region. Initial testing on one pump was successful, and the operation will begin with six eastern cannons, followed by the remaining units. The cooling process is expected to take several days.
Underwater eruption at Ahyi Seamount, Northern Mariana Islands
An underwater volcanic eruption is occurring at Ahyi Seamount, located about 18 km (11 miles) southeast of Farallon de Pajaros (Uracas) in the Northern Mariana Islands, part of the Mariana Volcanic Arc in the western Pacific Ocean.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 13 – 19, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from November 13 – 19, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
Lava destroys Blue Lagoon parking lot in latest eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Lava from a nearby volcanic flow consumed the entire parking lot of Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort in Grindavik, Iceland, at 14:00 local time on November 21, 2024.
Grindavík evacuated as new volcanic eruption begins on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A new volcanic fissure opened up between Stóra-Skógfell and Sýlingarfell, near the town of Grindavík, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, at 23:14 local time (LT) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This marked the year’s seventh eruption in this region.
Swarm of 500 earthquakes detected at Teide volcano, Tenerife, Spain
An earthquake swarm was recorded at Teide volcano, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, between 04:00 and 07:20 UTC on November 14, 2024. The seismic activity occurred in the Las Cañadas del Teide area, southwest of Pico Viejo, and consisted of 500 microearthquakes with magnitudes below 1.1.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 6 – 12, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from November 6 to 12, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
