Increased number of shallow earthquakes at Ijen volcano, Indonesia

Increased number of shallow earthquakes at Ijen volcano, Indonesia

The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) reported that beginning in July 2022, the seismic network at Ijen volcano in East Java, Indonesia began detecting increasing numbers of shallow volcanic earthquakes and earthquake signals characteristic of emissions, indicating increasing pressure at shallow depths within the hydrothermal system.

Earthquake at Ijen volcano triggers a 3-meter tsunami, killing 1, Indonesia

Earthquake at Ijen volcano triggers a 3-meter tsunami, killing 1, Indonesia

Volcanic tremor at Mount Ijen in East Java, Indonesia, triggered the release of poisonous gas and a 3 m (10 feet) high tsunami at 05:30 UTC (12:30 LT) on Friday, May 29, 2020. A sulfur miner was found dead a day after, local media confirmed. The tremor resulted in…

Drone films breathtaking descent into Ijen volcano, Indonesia

Drone films breathtaking descent into Ijen volcano, Indonesia

Spanish filmmaker Andres Aguilera Morillas piloted a drone into the crater of 2 743 m (9 000 ft) Ijen volcano– a mountain filled with acidic water and sulphuric smoke– situated in Java, Indonesia. The drone footage captured the spectacular view, showing the inner…

Toxic gases released from Kawah Ijen injure 24 people, evacuations ordered

Toxic gases released from Kawah Ijen injure 24 people, evacuations ordered

Kawah Ijen volcano located in the Ijen volcano complex at the eastern end of Java, Indonesia, released toxic gases on March 21, 2018, injuring 24 people. The incident started around 19:00 local time and peaked around 21:00. Authorities said 30 people were exposed to…