High-impact eruption at Manam volcano, heavy ashfall blocking sunlight, P.N.G.

High-impact eruption at Manam volcano, heavy ashfall blocking sunlight, P.N.G.

A powerful eruption started at Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea around 03:00 UTC on December 8, 2018. Heavy ashfall is falling on the island, blocking out sunlight. Volcanic ash rose up to 13.7 km (45 000 feet) above sea level, according to the Darwin VAAC, forcing…

Manam volcano alert level raised to three, Papua New Guinea

Manam volcano alert level raised to three, Papua New Guinea

The Rabaul Volcanic Observatory has raised the volcanic eruption alert level for Manam volcano to three, informing Disaster Office officials ni Madang to immediately evacuate the population of the island. The volcano began belching smoke and flames around 09:00 UTC…

Manam volcano eruption forces evacuations, Papua New Guinea

Manam volcano eruption forces evacuations, Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's Manam volcano erupted on April 16, 2017, forcing evacuations. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. According to local media reports, residents said the volcano began belching smoke and flames around 09:00 UTC (19:00 local time) Sunday…

Ash emissions observed at Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea

Ash emissions observed at Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea

Darwin VAAC reports an ash plume up to 2.4 km (8 000 feet) was observed above the Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea at 00:30 UTC on April 27, 2015. It extended about 111 km to the west.A pronounced SO2 plume can be seen on satellite data as well, Volcano Discovery reports

Large explosive eruption seen at Manam volcano northeast of New Guinea

Large explosive eruption seen at Manam volcano northeast of New Guinea

A large eruption occurred on January 12, 2013 at Manam volcano northeast of New Guinea. VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume rising up to 14 km (approx. 45,000 ft) altitude. A hot spot is visible on MODIS satellite data. Manam’s volcanic ash advisory graphics

Manam – one of PNG’s most active volcanoes has new series of eruptions

Manam – one of PNG’s most active volcanoes has new series of eruptions

The 10-km-wide Manam Island, lying 13 km off the northern coast of mainland Papua New Guinea, is one of the country’s most active volcanoes.ABC Radio Australia reported yesterday, June 4, 2012 that a new series of eruptions have begun and that warnings to residents