Tungurahua, Ecuador – increase in seismic activity reported

Tungurahua, Ecuador – increase in seismic activity reported

Increase in seismic activity is being reported at Ecuadorian volcano Tungurahua, comparable to that of December 2012, when the volcano had erupted with ash plume of over 7 km. Activity at Tungurahua had slowed down ever since but again on February 25 and 27, five

Active volcanoes in the world: February 20 – February 26, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world: February 20 – February 26, 2013

This week, 8 volcanoes were noticed to have new activity, whereas ongoing activity was reported for 9 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from February 20 – February 26, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.New

Peru’s Sabancaya shows signs of possible eruption

Peru’s Sabancaya shows signs of possible eruption

Increased activity with numerous earthquakes was reported at stratovolcano Sabancaya, Peru, suggesting possible eruption in near future. Increase in seismic activity – 536 earthquakes between February 22 and 23, 2013 – was observed along with continuous emissions…

Active volcanoes in the world: February 13 – February 19, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world: February 13 – February 19, 2013

This week, 8 volcanoes were noticed to have new activity, whereas ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from February 13 – February 19, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.New

Mt. Etna is waking up – new eruption produced lava fountains and lava flows

Mt. Etna is waking up – new eruption produced lava fountains and lava flows

In the first true paroxysm at Mt.Etna in Italy, after nine months, volcano gave birth to new lava fountains and lava flows from the New SE crater. The strombolian activity rapidly increased and merged into lava fountains on February 19, 2013. INGV Sezione di Catania

New eruption at Barren Island volcano, India

New eruption at Barren Island volcano, India

Barren Island volcano in the Andaman sea has activated again. A 6 km (20 000 feet) high ash plume drifting 120 nautical miles to the southwest was reported last night by the Darwin VAAC. The Aviation color has been changed to Red. Previously, volcanic activity was…

Active volcanoes in the world: February 6 – February 12, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world: February 6 – February 12, 2013

This week, 9 volcanoes were noticed to have new activity, whereas ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from February 6 – February 12, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.New

New eruption of Paluweh volcano

New eruption of Paluweh volcano

The number of small tremors and emissions of ash at Paluweh (also known as Rokatenda) volcano increased in October 2012, and continued into February 2013, probably indicating growth of the lava dome. After months of rumbling, an explosive eruption occurred on