Magma intrusion began in Kīlauea’s Middle East Rift Zone on September 15, 2024, increasing the potential for an eruption in this region. As a result, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raised the Volcano Alert Level from Advisory to Watch and the Aviation Color Code from Yellow to Orange on September 16.
A new mud volcano eruption was reported at approximately 23:00 local time (LT) on Friday, September 13, 2024, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Earthquake activity has increased in Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone, near Makaopuhi rater at around 02:00 UTC, on Sunday, September 15, 2024. At the same time, ground deformation patterns west (uprift) of Puʻuʻōʻō suggest that another intrusive event could be occurring in this region.
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from September 4 to 10, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes.
Increased activity and very high sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines forced approximately 300 residents living within 4 km (2.5 miles) of the volcano to evacuate on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from August 28 to September 3, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
The Satsuma-Iojima volcano, located within the Kikai caldera in Japan, is showing signs of increased activity since September 1, 2024.
Askja volcano in Iceland remains under close watch as scientists record a 12 cm (4.7 inches) uplift over the past year. The ongoing monitoring efforts have identified significant magma accumulation at a depth of 3 km (1.9 miles), yet there is no immediate threat of eruption. The last eruption at this volcano took place in 1961 (VEI 2).
A new effusive phase accompanied by intense spattering activity started at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 01:20 UTC on August 30, 2024. According to the INGV Etneo Observatory, a lava overflow was detected in the Sciara del Fuoco on August 30 by surveillance cameras. The overflow began at about 01:20 UTC and was fed by intense…
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from August 21 to 27, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
