The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 1 – 7, 2017

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 1 – 7, 2017

New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes between November 1 and 7, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 19 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Aoba, Vanuatu | Kirishimayama, Kyushu (Japan). Ongoing activity:…

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 25 – 31, 2017

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 25 – 31, 2017

New/activity unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes between October 25 and 31, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 14 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Aoba, Vanuatu | Kirishimayama, Kyushu (Japan) | Sarychev Peak,…

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 18 – 24, 2017

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 18 – 24, 2017

New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes between October 18 and 24, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 11 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Aoba, Vanuatu | Kirishimayama, Kyushu (Japan) | Tinakula, Solomon…

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 4 – 10, 2017

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: October 4 – 10, 2017

New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes between October 4 and 10, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Aoba, Vanuatu | Lewotolo, Lomblen Island (Indonesia). Ongoing…

Shinmoedake volcano starts erupting after 6 years of quiescence, Japan

Shinmoedake volcano starts erupting after 6 years of quiescence, Japan

Following increased seismic activity detected since September 23, 2017, Shinmoedake volcano (Kirishimayama) in Kyushu, Japan started erupting at 20:34 UTC on October 10, 2017, coating nearby cities and towns with a thin layer of ash. The last eruption of this…

Impressive eruption of Popocatépetl volcano, Mexico

Impressive eruption of Popocatépetl volcano, Mexico

An impressive eruption took place at Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano at 07:26 UTC (02:26 local time) today. The eruption ejected incandescent fragments up to 600 m (1 968 feet) from the crater an generated a column of ash that reached a height of about 2…

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 27 – October 3, 2017

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 27 – October 3, 2017

New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes between September 27 and October 3, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Ambrym, Vanuatu | Aoba, Vanuatu. Ongoing activity: Aira,…

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 20 – 26, 2017

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 20 – 26, 2017

New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes between September 20 and 26, 2017. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Agung, Bali (Indonesia) | Aoba, Vanuatu | Lopevi, Vanuatu | San Cristobal, Nicaragua |…

Moderate eruption detected at Cleveland volcano, Alaska

Moderate eruption detected at Cleveland volcano, Alaska

A moderate, 2-minute-long eruption occurred at Cleveland volcano, Alaska beginning at 01:47 UTC on September 26, 2017. The explosion was detected by seismic and infrasound (air pressure) sensors, the Alaska Volcano Observatory said 02:15 UTC today, adding that…