The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 14 – 20, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from August 14 to 20, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Climbers narrowly escape death after eruption at Mount Dukono, Indonesia
Indonesian authorities are urging residents and tourists not to climb Mount Dukono, following a video showing dozens of climbers at the volcano’s peak when it suddenly erupted on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Powerful explosive eruption at Sheveluch volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Russia
A new explosive eruption began at the “300 years of RAS” lava dome at Sheveluch volcano, Kamchatka, Russia at 11:45 UTC on August 17, 2024.
Increased volcanic gas emissions detected from new vent at White Island volcano, New Zealand
White Island’s volcanic activity has intensified with increased gas emissions from a new vent, confirmed during a monitoring flight on August 14, 2024. GeoNet reported the findings on August 16, noting that while volcanic ash concentrations have risen, the likelihood of impact on the mainland remains very low.
Increased seismic activity in Svartsengi, Iceland signals new volcanic eruption
Rising seismic activity and land deformation patterns in Iceland’s Svartsengi area resemble those observed before the last eruption in the Sundhnúkur crater row, indicating a potential for a new volcanic eruption in the near-term.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 7 – 13, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from August 7 to 13, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Violent eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
Another phase of intense strombolian activity started at Etna’s Voragin crater during the afternoon hours of August 14, 2024, and over the next couple of hours evolved into violent lava fountaining — the 6th paroxysm at the volcano since July 4 when the series started.
Sulfur dioxide emissions rise as magma nears surface at White Island, New Zealand
An increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, alongside minor eruptions observed on August 11, 2024, suggests the presence of shallow magma beneath the White Island volcano in New Zealand. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 since August 9, with continued monitoring under difficult weather conditions.
Eruption at White Island, Volcanic Alert Level raised to 3, New Zealand
A notable eruption took place at White Island volcano, an active stratovolcano in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on August 9, 2024, dispersing minor volcanic ash to the east of the volcano. The Volcanic Alert Level was raised to Level 3, and the Aviation Colour Code was increased to Orange. The activity was most active between 01:00 and 03:00 UTC (13:00 and 15:00 LT).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 31 – August 6, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from July 31 to August 6, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
