The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 21 – 27, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from June 21 – 27, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
Colombia lowers alert level for Nevado del Ruiz volcano
After 89 days of Orange alert due to increased seismic activity, Colombia’s geological service lowered the Nevado del Ruiz volcano’s alert level to Yellow on June 27, 2023. The de-escalation follows a period of decreased instability, paving the way for the potential easing of preventative measures.
JMA raises alert level for Kuchinoerabujima following uptick in volcanic earthquakes, Japan
The Alert Level for Kuchinoerabujima volcano was raised on June 26, 2023, following an uptick in volcanic earthquakes, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency’s Fukuoka Regional Headquarters.
New eruptive process at Ubinas volcano, alert level raised to Yellow, Peru
The Ubinas volcano, located in the Moquegua Region of Peru, has entered a new phase of activity. The Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reported the first ash emissions from the volcano on June 22, 2023, marking the start of a new eruptive process.
Mayon volcano eruption disrupts lives of over 22 000 students, Philippines
The eruption of Mayon Volcano has severely affected the mental and physical well-being of over 22,000 students in Albay, who were compelled to evacuate their homes, according to an announcement by Save the Children Philippines on June 24, 2023.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 14 – 20, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from June 14 – 20, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
Disease breakout among displaced residents following Mayon volcano eruption, Philippines
At least 628 displaced persons have fallen ill in evacuation centers following the eruption of the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines, according to a report released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
Dual magma chambers discovered beneath Great Sitkin volcano, Alaska
A study conducted by scientists at Purdue University reveals that the Great Sitkin volcano, one of the most active in Alaska, has two magma chambers. This discovery explains the changing locations of seismic activity that has perplexed scientists since the volcano began erupting in May 2021.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 7 – 13, 2023
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from June 7 to 13, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
The opening phase of eruption at Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
This video, captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s KWcam on the northwest rim of the caldera, shows the opening phase of the eruption that began within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in the early morning of June 7, 2023 (LT).
