• Active volcanoes in the world: August 9 – 15, 2017

    New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes between August 9 and 15, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 21 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Kerinci, Indonesia | Pacaya, Guatemala | Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion Island (France) |…

  • Increase in activity at Guatemala’s Pacaya volcano

    A new lava flow has become active at Guatemala's Pacaya volcano over the past couple of days. This new cycle of lava flow activity is expected to continue in the coming days. The lava flow began to erupt from a fissure inside the large breach on the NE flank of…

  • New eruptive phase started at Pacaya volcano, Guatemala

    A new phase of increased volcanic activity began today at Guatemalan Pacaya volcano. Authorities have issued an amber alert, the third highest – people must remain alert and be prepared to leave the area at short notice.

    The volcano shot plumes of ash and

  • Seismic activity increases at Pacaya, Guatemala

    Latest reports from Guatemalan INSIVUMEH note that seismic and surface activity have increased during the past days and are characterized by the appearance of continuous tremor and more frequent strombolian explosions. This suggests a batch of fresh magma is

  • Degassing and lahar at Santiaguito volcano, Guatemala

    INSIVUMEH reported on June 4, 2013 new activity at Santiaguito volcano in Guatemala. Strong degassing was observed at crater, producing a 300 meters high semi-thick column of white smoke, flowing in the northwest direction.

    On June 3, 2013 heavy rainfalls moved