The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 6 – 12, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from July 6 to 12, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
Eruption at Karymsky volcano, ash to 12 km (40 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
A new strong eruption was detected at Russia’s Karymsky volcano at around 10:50 UTC on July 13, 2022. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange.
Earthquake swarm under Teide volcano, Tenerife, Spain
A swarm of very low-magnitude hybrid seismic events was registered under Teide volcano, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on July 12, 2022. The most likely origin of this type of swarm is the movement of fluids such as steam, gas or water, inside the hydrothermal system of the volcano.
Increased seismicity, eruption alert level raised for Tsurumidake and Garandake, Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) raised the alert level for Tsurumidake and Garandake, Kyushu, Japan on July 8, 2022, from 1 to 2 (restriction on proximity to the crater). The last eruption at this volcano took place in the year 867 (VEI 3).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 29 – July 5, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from June 29 to July 5, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 21 volcanoes.
Strong eruptive activity at Fuego volcano, large pyroclastic flows produced, Guatemala
Volcanic activity at Guatemala’s Fuego volcano intensified on July 2, 2022, with abundant degassing and new lava flow reaching at least 1 km (0.6 miles).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 22 – 28, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from June 22 to 28, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Climber dies after the eruption at Popocatepetl volcano, Mexico
One person has been killed and another one was seriously injured as they were climbing the off-limits peak of Popocatepetl volcano when it erupted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Eruption at Chikurachki volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Russia
A strong eruption took place at Chikurachki volcano, Russia at around 20:00 UTC on June 23, 2022, forcing KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code from Green to Orange.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 15 – 21, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from June 15 to 21, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported 18 volcanoes.
