The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 6 – 12, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from November 6 to 12, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes.
Bali flights canceled as Lewotobi volcano eruption sends ash 9 km (29 500 feet) high, Indonesia
Flight disruptions continue for thousands of travelers as Indonesia’s Lewotobi volcano intensifies, sending ash clouds as high as 9 km (29 500 feet) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, prompting airlines to cancel flights to and from Bali’s main airport. Authorities expanded the exclusion zone as volcanic debris was ejected up to 8 km (5 miles) from the crater.
Major eruption of Cacahual (El Aburrido) mud volcano in Antioquia, Colombia injures eight, damages homes
A major eruption of the Cacahual (El Aburrido) mud volcano in Antioquia, Colombia, on November 11, 2024, resulted in injuries to at least eight people and significant damage to nearby homes. The eruption produced a large fireball, affecting multiple communities and prompting evacuations for dozens of families. Cacahual’s history includes a fatal eruption in 1992 that resulted in seven deaths and 20 injuries.
Heavy ashfall from Shiveluch volcano creates hazardous conditions in Kamchatka, Russia
Heavy ash from Shiveluch volcano coated over 7 000 km² (2 700 mi²) of land east of the volcano, creating hazardous conditions in populated areas like Ust-Kamchatsk and Klyuchi. The ash spread up to 430 km (270 miles) away, disrupting regional flights and prompting authorities to issue the highest aviation alert.
Strong explosive eruption at Etna volcano, Italy
A strong explosive eruption started at Etna volcano just before 11:00 UTC on November 10, 2024. Direct observations of the eruption were prevented due to dense meteorological cloud cover, however, notable ashfall was reported east and southeast of the volcano.
“Ghost” island Kumani Bank forms in Caspian Sea following mud volcano eruption
An eruption at the Kumani Bank mud volcano in the Caspian Sea created a temporary island in early February 2023, only 20 km (12.4 miles) off Azerbaijan’s coast and near the capital, Baku. Despite the island’s rapid emergence, measuring approximately 400 m (1 312 feet) in width, the event went largely unreported.
Powerful eruptions at Lewotobi Laki-laki eject ash up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
Powerful eruptive activity at Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano continues after a series of high-level eruptions began on November 3, 2024, damaging over 2 300 homes and claiming lives of at least 9 people .
Lava from Stromboli’s North Crater flows down to coastline, Italy
Stromboli’s North Crater experienced a significant increase in volcanic activity on November 6, 2024, marked by intensified spattering starting at 17:55 UTC. This activity led to a lava overflow that formed a steady flow down the Sciara del Fuoco, a prominent volcanic slope on the island’s northwest side, reaching the coastline.
Strong explosive eruption at Sheveluch volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Russia
A strong explosive eruption began at Russia’s Sheveluch volcano at 09:20 UTC on November 7, 2024. The eruption produced significant volcanic ash emissions, with an ash plume reaching altitudes of 11 km (36 000 feet) above sea level. The ash cloud is drifting east-northeast, posing a threat to aviation.
New high-level eruption at Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano ejects ash up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
A new powerful eruption took place at Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano on November 7, 2024, producing a thick column of ash that rose up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) above sea level. This eruption follows increased volcanic activity since the end of October and a powerful eruption on November 3 during which 9 people died and more than 2 000 homes were damaged by lava bombs.
