Strong explosive eruption at Sakurajima volcano, Japan
A strong explosive eruption was registered at Sakurajima volcano, Japan at 04:58 UTC on July 20, 2024.
Heightened activity at Ijen volcano, Alert Level raised to 2, Indonesia
Increased seismic activity was recorded at the Ijen volcano in Indonesia between January 1 and July 12, 2024. On July 12, a significant energy increase was observed along with a rise in continuous tremor amplitude, prompting authorities to increase the Alert Level from 1 to 2.
Continuous moderate gas and steam plume rising from White Island volcano, New Zealand
Continuous moderate gas and steam plum emissions have been rising from White Island volcano since July 10, 2024. Although the Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2, eruptions can still occur with little or no warning.
Small eruption at Matthew Island volcano, first since 1956, Vanuatu Volcanic Arc
A small, low-level eruption was detected at Mathew Island, Vanuatu Volcanic Arc at 21:50 UTC on July 15, 2024.
Axial volcano shows signs of activity after years of dormancy
Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge — about 482 km (300 miles) west of Astoria, Oregon, has recently shown signals of resumed volcanic activity.
Strong paroxysmal event at Stromboli summit craters causes pyroclastic flow, Italy
A notable paroxysmal eruption occurred at Stromboli’s summit craters at 12:07 UTC on July 11, 2024, producing an eruptive column and pyroclastic flow along the Sciara del Fuoco.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 3 – 9, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from July 3 to 9, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
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.
