Wandan mud volcano erupts mud and flames from 4 vents, Taiwan
The Wandan mud volcano in southern Taiwan erupted for the ninth time in two years on July 6, 2024.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 26 – July 2, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from June 26 – July 2, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
Red alert at Stromboli volcano after increased activity, large pyroclastic flows, Italy
A gradual increase in activity was observed at Stromboli volcano starting at around 17:30 UTC on July 3, 2024. By July 4, a new lava flow and pyroclastic flows were recorded, reaching the coastline and spreading into the sea. At 18:00 UTC, the Department of Civil Protection raised the alert level for the volcano from Orange to Red and transitioned to the pre-alarm operational phase.
Violent lava fountaining at Etna volcano, Italy
A phase of violent lava fountaining started at Etna’s Voragine crater during the afternoon hours (UTC) of July 4, 2024. At the same time, significantly increased activity is being observed at Stromboli volcano.
Vigorous steaming at White Island volcano, New Zealand
Vigorous steaming was observed at the Whakaari / White Island volcano on July 3, 2024. The steaming increased during the morning hours (LT) and is now more visible from the coast.
Earthquake swarm underneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone, Hawaii
A significant earthquake swarm is taking place underneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone since June 27, 2024. The swarm, located beneath the Chain of Craters Road within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, intensified on June 30, with around 30 events per hour.
Increased seismicity at Santa Barbara volcano, alert level raised to V3, Azores
On June 26, 2024, the Institute of Volcanology of the University of the Azores (IVAR) increased the volcanic alert level for the Santa Barbara volcano on Terceira Island to V3, and the Third Fissural Volcanic System to V1, on a scale ranging from V0 (green, normal) to V6 (red, erupting), due to seismic crisis that has been affecting the western part of the island since June 24, 2022, which continues to increase.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 19 – 25, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 7 volcanoes from June 19 to 25, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Stromboli volcano alert level raised to Orange, Italy
The alert level for the Stromboli volcano in Italy was raised from Yellow to Orange on June 24, 2024, due to increased volcanic activity observed since June 23. This activity included a lava overflow, frequent explosions, and heightened volcanic tremor.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 12 – 18, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 7 volcanoes from June 12 to 18, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes.
