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.
Bali flights canceled as Lewotobi volcano eruption sends ash 9 km (29 500 feet) high, Indonesia
Flight disruptions continue for thousands of travelers as Indonesia’s Lewotobi volcano intensifies, sending ash clouds as high as 9 km (29 500 feet) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, prompting airlines to cancel flights to and from Bali’s main airport. Authorities expanded the exclusion zone as volcanic debris was ejected up to 8 km (5 miles) from the crater.
Major eruption of Cacahual (El Aburrido) mud volcano in Antioquia, Colombia injures eight, damages homes
A major eruption of the Cacahual (El Aburrido) mud volcano in Antioquia, Colombia, on November 11, 2024, resulted in injuries to at least eight people and significant damage to nearby homes. The eruption produced a large fireball, affecting multiple communities and prompting evacuations for dozens of families. Cacahual’s history includes a fatal eruption in 1992 that resulted in seven deaths and 20 injuries.
Heavy ashfall from Shiveluch volcano creates hazardous conditions in Kamchatka, Russia
Heavy ash from Shiveluch volcano coated over 7 000 km² (2 700 mi²) of land east of the volcano, creating hazardous conditions in populated areas like Ust-Kamchatsk and Klyuchi. The ash spread up to 430 km (270 miles) away, disrupting regional flights and prompting authorities to issue the highest aviation alert.
Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
A strong explosive eruption started at Etna volcano just before 11:00 UTC on November 10, 2024. Direct observations of the eruption were prevented due to dense meteorological cloud cover, however, notable ashfall was reported east and southeast of the volcano.
“Ghost” island Kumani Bank forms in Caspian Sea following mud volcano eruption
An eruption at the Kumani Bank mud volcano in the Caspian Sea created a temporary island in early February 2023, only 20 km (12.4 miles) off Azerbaijan’s coast and near the capital, Baku. Despite the island’s rapid emergence, measuring approximately 400 m (1 312 feet) in width, the event went largely unreported.
