The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 7 – 13, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from August 7 to 13, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Violent eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
Another phase of intense strombolian activity started at Etna’s Voragin crater during the afternoon hours of August 14, 2024, and over the next couple of hours evolved into violent lava fountaining — the 6th paroxysm at the volcano since July 4 when the series started.
Sulfur dioxide emissions rise as magma nears surface at White Island, New Zealand
An increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, alongside minor eruptions observed on August 11, 2024, suggests the presence of shallow magma beneath the White Island volcano in New Zealand. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 since August 9, with continued monitoring under difficult weather conditions.
Eruption at White Island, Volcanic Alert Level raised to 3, New Zealand
A notable eruption took place at White Island volcano, an active stratovolcano in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on August 9, 2024, dispersing minor volcanic ash to the east of the volcano. The Volcanic Alert Level was raised to Level 3, and the Aviation Colour Code was increased to Orange. The activity was most active between 01:00 and 03:00 UTC (13:00 and 15:00 LT).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 31 – August 6, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from July 31 to August 6, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Satellite images reveal extensive lava flows from Nyamulagira, DR Congo
A new lava arm has emerged on the western side of Nyamulagira volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, extending over 7 km (3.1 miles) north-northwest of the northern crater rim, as revealed by satellite images on August 4, 2024.
Powerful paroxysmal eruption at Etna, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Italy
Strombolian activity at Italy’s Etna volcano increased during the night of August 3 to 4, 2024, evolving into strong lava fountaining by 03:20 UTC on August 4. In response, the Aviation Color Code was raised from Orange to Red at 02:45 UTC, indicating a higher level of volcanic threat to air travel. The last significant eruption at Etna occurred on July 23.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 24 – 30, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from July 24 – 30, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
Strong glacial flood in Mýrdalsjökull, Aviation Color Code for Katla raised to Yellow, Iceland
A strong glacial flood began in Mýrdalsjökull, an ice cap atop the Katla volcano in southern Iceland, around 11:00 UTC on July 27, 2024. This event prompted authorities to raise the Aviation Color Code for Katla volcano to Yellow.
Earthquake swarm at Campi Flegrei volcano, Italy
A new earthquake swarm was registered at Campi Flegrei volcano, Italy on July 26, 2024. This is the latest episode in a series of such events this year.
