The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 5 – 11, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from June 5 to 11, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 12 volcanoes.
Uplift resumes, considerable air pollution from eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
The latest eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has entered its 14th day with one crater active and relatively stable. Land uplift has resumed over the past weekend and considerable pollution is now being measured in many parts of the capital Reykjavik and the western part of South Iceland.
Lava crosses Grindavík road for the third time, Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office reported on June 8, 2024, that Grindavíkurvegur road was covered by lava for the third time since the Sundhnúkur eruption began on May 29. The lava, primarily flowing northwest, reached the road after breaching a protective barrier.
Large cold lava flow hits Biaknabato village after strong eruption at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines
Heavy rains triggered a significant lahar flow in Biak-na-bato village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines, on June 5, 2024, just two days after a strong eruption at Kanlaon volcano forced hundreds of people to evacuate.
Strong explosive eruption at Kanlaon volcano forces evacuations, Philippines
A strong explosive eruption took place at the summit of Kanlaon volcano on Negros Island, Philippines at 10:51 UTC on June 3, 2024, producing a thick plume of ash up to 7.6 km (25 000 feet) above sea level and forcing evacuations of residents in four barangays. The Alert Level was raised from 1 to 2.
New eruption at Kilauea volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Hawaii
A new eruption began at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii at approximately 10:30 UTC (00:30 HST) on June 3, 2024. The eruption took place in a closed area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Large eruption at Marapi volcano, Indonesia
A large eruption took place at Indonesia’s Marapi volcano at 06:04 UTC (13:04 LT) on May 30, 2024. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange and Alert Level at III (Siaga).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: May 22 – 28, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from May 22 to 28, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
Earthquake swarm detected in Tenerife’s Las Cañadas caldera, Spain
Between 23:42 UTC on May 27 and 04:08 UTC on May 28, 2024, the Canary Seismic Network detected a seismic swarm in Tenerife’s Teide volcano caldera, consisting of dozens of small earthquakes, with 26 located.
Eruption starts north of Grindavik, lava fountains reach 50 m (164 feet) high, Iceland
A new eruption started near Sundhnúkur north of Grindavík, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 12:46 UTC on May 29, 2024. The eruption is in the same area as the previous eruption.
