Ubinas volcano enters new eruptive phase, Peru

Ubinas volcano enters new eruptive phase, Peru

Peru's Ubinas volcano erupted at 08:32 UTC on April 8, 2015 covering nearby villages with a thin layer of ash. Emissions of steam and gasses reached an estimated altitude of 5.1 km, Buenos Aires VAAC reports.Ash fall was expected within 25 km to the southeast. Exper

Sudden, powerful explosion at Ubinas volcano, Peru

Sudden, powerful explosion at Ubinas volcano, Peru

A powerful and sudden explosion occurred at Ubinas volcano, Peru, on August 21, 2014. This latest strong eruption started at 20:36 UTC (15:36 local time). The explosion ejected blocks up to 2 km away from the volcano.The eruption was likely a vulcanian-type

Ubinas throwing volcanic rocks 2 km away from its crater, Peru

Ubinas throwing volcanic rocks 2 km away from its crater, Peru

Peru's Ubinas volcano has been showing signs of an impending eruption since the mid-2013, highlighted by the appearance of fresh lava dome in March 2014. IGP's Observatorio Volcanologico de Arequipa (IGP-OVA) reported that during March 29 – April

Activity intensifies at Ubinas volcano, Peru

Activity intensifies at Ubinas volcano, Peru

Near-constant small to moderate explosions and ash emissions continue at Ubinas, most active volcano of Peru. As activity intensifies authorities are considering raising the alert level to orange after which the local communities will have to be evacuated.Orlan

State of emergency declared after Ubinas volcano erupts, Peru

State of emergency declared after Ubinas volcano erupts, Peru

Ubinas volcano erupted at least seven times since September 1, 2013, and on September 13 officials declared state of emergency in nine districts. The explosions have sent a plume of smoke rising to about 2500 meters above the crater. The strongest explosion