The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 4 – 10, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from September 4 to 10, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes.
Record-high sulfur dioxide emissions force evacuations around Kanlaon volcano, Philippines
Increased activity and very high sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines forced approximately 300 residents living within 4 km (2.5 miles) of the volcano to evacuate on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 28 – September 3, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from August 28 to September 3, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Low-level eruptions at Satsuma-Iojima volcano, Kikai caldera, Japan
The Satsuma-Iojima volcano, located within the Kikai caldera in Japan, is showing signs of increased activity since September 1, 2024.
Ongoing magma accumulation observed at Askja volcano despite slowed land uplift, Iceland
Askja volcano in Iceland remains under close watch as scientists record a 12 cm (4.7 inches) uplift over the past year. The ongoing monitoring efforts have identified significant magma accumulation at a depth of 3 km (1.9 miles), yet there is no immediate threat of eruption. The last eruption at this volcano took place in 1961 (VEI 2).
New effusive phase, intense spattering at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A new effusive phase accompanied by intense spattering activity started at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 01:20 UTC on August 30, 2024. According to the INGV Etneo Observatory, a lava overflow was detected in the Sciara del Fuoco on August 30 by surveillance cameras. The overflow began at about 01:20 UTC and was fed by intense…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 21 – 27, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from August 21 to 27, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
Sulfur dioxide emissions from volcanic eruption in Iceland reach Europe
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions produced by the new eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland have reached Europe. The forecast and measured SO2 concentrations are currently below the recommended exposure threshold with no major impact on air quality and health.
Volcanic eruption in the Sundhnukar crater row — Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A new eruption began in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, following an intense series of small earthquakes in the Sundhnúkar Crater Row between Stóra-Skógfell and Sýlingarfell at 20:48 UTC on August 22, 2024.
Air New Zealand cancels flights amid White Island volcanic eruption
Satellite imagery has captured a continuous low-level eruption at New Zealand’s White Island volcano, with an ash plume rising to 2 100 m (7 000 feet) above sea level and drifting southeast at 9 km/h (5 mph) on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The eruption prompted 10 flight cancellations, according to Air New Zealand.
