The eruption of Mount Bagana volcano, located on the island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, has resulted in significant ash emissions, lava flow, and the displacement of over 8 000 people since July 7, 2023.
Volcanic activity at Shishaldin volcano in Alaska, U.S. further increased on July 18, 2023, with increased lava flow and large ash emission. As a result, the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
The eruption of Shishaldin Volcano has intensified, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) announced at 05:52 UTC on July 16, 2023, and raised the Aviation Color Code to Orange. At 07:57 UTC, the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red and the Volcano Alert Level to WARNING.
Another explosive eruption took place at Bagana volcano, Papua New Guinea at around 21:30 UTC on July 14, 2023, sending a discrete plume of ash and gas to 16.4 km (54 000 feet) above sea level. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange.
A significant explosion occurred at Shishaldin Volcano in Alaska, U.S. at 09:09 UTC on July 14, 2023. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange.
Volcanologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) are reporting increased activity at Shishaldin volcano. As a result, the Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.
New activity/unrest was reported for 12 volcanoes. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 11 volcanoes.
A mud volcano erupted in Taiwan’s Pingtung County on July 11, 2023, ejecting steam and mud from several vents up to 2 m (6.5 feet) in the air.
Since its onset at 16:40 UTC on Monday, July 10, 2023, the eruption near Litli-Hrútur mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula has seen a significant drop in intensity, with fewer and smaller lava fountains now compared to the initial stages.
After 6 days of intense seismicity between Fagradalsfjall and Keilir, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, a new volcanic eruption has started just northwest of Litli Hrutur at around 17:00 UTC on July 10, 2023.
