Due to an increase in seismicity detected since March 30, 2023, Chilean authorities raised the Alert Level for Laguna del Maule volcanic complex from Green to Yellow on April 3, 2023.
A small eruption took place at Vanuatu’s Yasur volcano at 06:09 UTC on April 4, 2023. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2 since October 28, 2016.
Colombian officials began to evacuate people living on the slopes of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano on Monday, April 3, 2023. The decision follows the highest levels of seismicity since the 1985 eruption (VEI 3) when 25 000 people were killed.
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from March 222 – 28, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18.
A series of explosions took place at the Russian Bezymianny volcano on March 29, 2023, prompting KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code from Yellow to Orange. The last notable eruption at the volcano took place in October 2022.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano experienced an increase in activity over the past 12 hours, resulting in three intense eruptions from late March 27 to early March 28, 2023.
The activity at Lewotolo volcano, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, intensified over the weekend. The Alert Level remains at 2 (on a scale of 1 – 4), and the public is warned to stay 2 km (1.2 miles) away from the summit crater.
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from March 15 – 21, 2023. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 21 volcanoes.
The Geology Survey Division (GSD) of the Ministry of Mines and Energy has heightened its monitoring of the Savo volcano in Central Province, following recent signs of abnormal seismic activity. While officials urge the public not to panic, they advise staying informed about further developments and following safety information and warnings.
A vigorous eruption took place at Nevado del Ruiz volcano, Colombia at 14:02 UTC on March 20, 2023. The Alert Level remains at 3 (Yellow — the second lowest level on a four-color scale). The last major eruption of this volcano occurred in 1985 and resulted in the deaths of over 20 000 people due to lahars.
