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New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes between October 12 and 18, 2016. During the same period, ongoing activity was observed at 7 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Asosan, Kyushu (Japan) | Bulusan, Luzon (Philippines) | Colima, Mexico | Karymsky, Eastern…
An overflight over the Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i, conducted this week, revealed new black sand beaches and cloud formations. Despite the fact the newly formed features provide a spectacular sight for visitors, the USGS HVO has issued a volcano observatory…
A continuous low-level eruption was reported for the Yasur volcano, Tanna Island, Vanuatu on October 17, 2016, by the Wellington VAAC. According to the Vanuatu Geohazards Observatory, the Alert Level for the volcano has increased to Level 3 on October 15, which…
Bulusan, Luzon's southernmost volcano, generated a minor phreatic eruption at 23:36 UTC on October 16, 2016 (07:36 PHT on October 17). At 00:11 UTC, ash plume was reaching an altitude of 2.7 km (9 000 feet) above sea level, the Tokyo VAAC reported. According to…
Explosive-extrusive eruption continues at the Sheveluch volcano, Kamchatka, KVERT reported on October 14, 2016. Volcanic explosions have sent ashes drifting to the northwest up to 6.5 to 7 km (21 325 to 22 965 feet) above the sea level. The aviation color code…
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New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes between October 5 and 11, 2016. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 12 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Asosan,Kyushu (Japan) | Colima, Mexico | Karymsky, Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) | Tengger…
Japanese Asosan volcano (Mount Aso; the largest active volcano in Japan) erupted at 16:46 UTC on October 7, 2016, sending a column of ash up to 11 km (36 000 feet) above sea level. JMA issued its third-highest alert (of 5), warning people not to approach the…
Volcanologist Melanie Kelman with the Natural Resources Canada said sulfur smells and volcanic openings known as fumaroles were recently spotted on the long-dormant Meager volcano. Kelman added that it is not uncommon to find fumatoroles on the peak, and it could…
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New activity/unrest was reported for 7 volcanoes between September 28 and October 4, 2016. In the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Colima, Mexico | Iya, Flores Island (Indonesia) | Katla, Iceland | Rinjani, Lombok…
GNS volcanologists visited White Island late last week and confirmed that a large part of the gas is now being emitted from one ‘joint’ vent on the lava outcrop at the back of the crater. The joining of the vents has resulted in a stronger and noisier…
