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Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 7-13 March 2012 15 March 2012

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The latest Smithsonian Institution and United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report has been published by the Global Volcanism Program, covering the week 7-13 March 2012. The report is compiled by Sally Kuhn Sennert. Some of the news from a week that has seen quite a lot of new activity:

  • An explosive eruption at Bezymianny sent ash up to 8 km altitude
  • Activity at Nevado del Ruiz marked by explosions, ash emissions and increased seismicity
  • Cleveland stirs with small explosive eruptions
  • Explosions at Santa María produce localized ashfall

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 7-13 March 2012

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7-13 March 2012 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Bezymianny (Russia), Cleveland (Alaska, USA), Ijen (Indonesia), Iliamna (Alaska, USA), Lamongan (Indonesia), Marapi (Indonesia), Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia), Tungurahua (Ecuador).

Ongoing activity: Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii, USA), Kizimen (Russia), Puyehue-Cordón Caulle (Chile), Sakura-jima (Japan), Santa María (Guatemala), Shiveluch (Russia), Villarrica (Chile).

Note: ‘a.s.l.’ = ‘above sea level’.

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Eruption at Bezymianny: ash reaches over 8 km a.s.l. 9 March 2012

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As the scientists at the Kamchatka Volcano Emergency Response Team (KVERT) anticipated, Bezymianny has erupted. KVERT reported at 2226Z last night:

Strong explosive eruption began about 21:27 UTC on March 08 – according to seismic data. Explosive eruption will continue and strong ash explosions up to 43,000 ft (13 km) a.s.l. possible at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.

The same bulletin reports plumes then reaching 5 km a.s.l. A later bulletin, issued at 2313Z, described the eruption by this time as ‘moderate’ and reported ‘Culmination phase of the explosive eruption occurred at 21:40 UTC on March 08, when ash plumes from pyroclastic deposits rose up to 26,200 ft (8 km) a.s.l.’ The latest bulletin, released at 0700Z today, summarizes the activity as follows:

Activity of the volcano after strong explosive phase of eruption is gradually decreasing but continues. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft. Strong explosive eruption began at 21:27 UTC on March 08. According to seismic data, the culmination phase of the eruption occurred from 21:27 till 22:10 UTC on March 08, a magnitude of volcanic tremor was 7.52 µm/s at that time. From 23:00 UTC on March 08, volcanic tremor was not registering. Ash plumes from pyroclastic deposits rose up to 26,200 ft (8 km) a.s.l. and extended to the northeast of the volcano on the height about 19,700 ft (6 km) a.s.l. At about 00:15 UTC on March 09, probably a new portion of ash began to extending a little to northern to northeast of the volcano. According to satellite data, a length of ash plume was about 434 mi (700 km) at 04:32 UTC on March 09. At present, the moderate eruption is continuing. According to video data, gas-steam plumes containing ash are raising up to 11,500-13,100 ft (3.5-4.0 km) a.s.l. and extending to the north-east of the volcano.

Tokyo VAAC issued its latest advisory for Bezymianny at 0559 today, describing ’emissions continuing’ and ash moving NE of the volcano and reaching airspace at FL270 (27,000 feet or 8.2 km a.s.l.). Things currently look reasonably quiet (and, of course, dark) at the Bezymianny webcam. KVERT has uploaded some pictures of the March 8-9 activity to its Bezymianny activity page; latest images at the top.

News
Bezymianny volcano (Kamchatka): new explosive eruption sends ash to 27,000 ft altitude – VolcanoDiscovery, 9 March 2012
Bezymianny volcano erupts again – Voice of Russia, 9 March 2012

Information
Global Volcanism Program: Bezymianny – summary information for Bezymianny (1000-25=)
KVERT: information releases – current activity summary for Kamchatka volcanoes
Alaska Volcano Observatory – Activity – includes AVO reports on Kamchatka volcanoes
Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team – KVERT information page from the AVO

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Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 29 February – 6 March 2012 8 March 2012

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The latest Smithsonian Institution and United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report has been published by the Global Volcanism Program, covering the week 29 February to 6 March 2012. The report is compiled by Sally Kuhn Sennert. Some of the highlights of the volcanic week:

  • Continuing activity at Etna including strombolian eruptions, lava fountaining and lava flows
  • Explosions at Fuego produced plumes that reached 0.6 km above the crater
  • Plumes rose to 1 km above Puyehue-Cordón Caulle as low-level eruptive activity continues

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 29 February - 6 March 2012

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 February – 6 March 2012 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Bezymianny (Russia), Cleveland (Alaska, USA), Etna (Italy), Kanaga (Alaska, USA), Tungurahua (Ecuador).

Ongoing activity: Bagana (Papua New Guinea), Fuego (Guatemala), Hierro (Canary Islands), Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii, USA), Kizimen (Russia), Popocatépetl (Mexico), Puyehue-Cordón Caulle (Chile), Sakura-jima (Japan), Santa María (Guatemala), Shiveluch (Russia), Suwanose-jima (Japan).

Note: ‘a.s.l.’ = ‘above sea level’.

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Bezymianny on alert for eruption – KVERT 7 March 2012

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Bezymianny volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far east has been put on red alert for a possible eruption by the Kamchatka Volcano Emergency Response Team (KVERT). In a bulletin issued late yesterday KVERT reports: ‘Activity of the volcano continuously increases. Strong ash explosions up to 42,640 ft (13 km) a.s.l. possible at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft’. Based on increasing seismic activity since mid-February and the presence of a thermal anomaly which abruptly increased in ‘size and brightness’ on 2 March, KVERT scientists suspect that ‘a strong explosive eruption’ of the volcano is in preparation.

Information
Global Volcanism Program: Bezymianny – summary information for Bezymianny (1000-25=)
KVERT: information releases – current activity summary for Kamchatka volcanoes
Alaska Volcano Observatory – Activity – includes AVO reports on Kamchatka volcanoes
Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team – KVERT information page from the AVO

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Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 22-28 February 2012 1 March 2012

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The latest Smithsonian Institution and United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report has been published by the Global Volcanism Program, covering the week 22 February to 28 February 2012. The report is compiled by Sally Kuhn Sennert. Some of the highlights:

  • Rincón de la Vieja: two eruptions from Rincón de la Vieja’s active crater
  • Tungurahua: moderate activity continues, with ashfall, incandescence, steam-and-ash plume
  • Puyehue-Cordón Caulle: low-level eruptive activity continues, with lava flows and ash plumes
  • Santa María: explosions produced 0.6-1.3 km plumes and ashfall, pyroclastic flows reported

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 22-28 February 2012

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 22-28 February 2012 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Cleveland (Alaska, USA), Kanaga (Alaska, USA), Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica), Tungurahua (Ecuador).

Ongoing activity: Bezymianny (Russia), Hierro (Canary Islands), Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii, USA), Kizimen (Russia), Popocatépetl (Mexico), Puyehue-Cordón Caulle (Chile), Sakura-jima (Japan), Santa María (Guatemala), Shiveluch (Russia).

Note: ‘a.s.l.’ = ‘above sea level’.

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SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 29 December 2010 – 4 January 2011 8 January 2011

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The Smithsonian Institution and United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Reports enter their second decade of chronicling what the world’s volcanoes are up to with this week’s report, which covers 29 December 2010 to 4 January 2011 and is compiled by Sally Kuhn Sennert. Some selected highlights:

  • Etna: light ashfall, incandescence, vigorous strombolian activity
  • Manam: new eruptive episode – ash plumes, some dense; incandescence; pyroclastic flows
  • Stromboli: increase in the frequency and intensity of explosions from the S1 vent
  • Machín: increase in low-magnitude volcanic-tectonic seismicity recorded

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 29 December 2010 - 4 January 2011

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 December 2010 – 4 January 2011 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Etna (Italy), Kizimen (Russia), Manam (Papua New Guinea), Stromboli (Italy).

Ongoing activity: Bezymianny (Russia), Bulusan (Philippines), Fuego (Guatemala), Gaua (Vanuatu), Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii, USA), Machín (Colombia), Sakura-jima (Japan), Santa María (Guatemala), Shiveluch (Russia), Soufrière Hills (Montserrat), Suwanose-jima (Japan), Tengger Caldera (Indonesia), Tungurahua (Ecuador).

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SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 1-7 September 2010 9 September 2010

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Another week, another Weekly Volcanic Activity Report from the volcano-watchers of the Global Volcanism Program. The report is compiled by Sally Kuhn Sennert.

  • Ekarma: continuing strong steam-and-gas emissions
  • Etna: a powerful explosion followed by ash emissions on 25 August
  • Planchón-Peteroa: an explosive eruption on 6 September
  • Kliuchevskoi: a possible eruption on 3 September

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 1-7 September 2010

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 1-7 September 2010 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Ekarma (Russia), Etna (Italy), Kliuchevskoi (Russia), Manam (Papua New Guinea), Planchón-Peteroa (Chile), Seulawah Agam (Indonesia), Sinabung (Indonesia), Villarrica (Chile).

Ongoing activity: Batu Tara (Indonesia), Bezymianny (Russia), Cleveland (Alaska, USA), Dukono (Indonesia), Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii USA), Pacaya (Guatemala), Sakura-jima (Japan), Sangay (Ecuador), Santa María (Guatemala), Shiveluch (Russia).

Note: a.s.l. = ‘above sea level’.

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SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 9-15 June 2010 22 June 2010

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Some highlights from the last week of volcanic activity reported by the Global Volcanism Program:

  • Melimoyu: increased seismicity leads to heightened alert level
  • Tungurahua: daily explosions and ashfall
  • Eyjafjallajökull: earthquakes, steam plumes
  • Soufrière Hills: rockfalls and pyroclastic flows

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 9-15 June 2010

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9-15 June 2010 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Bezymianny (Russia), Cleveland (Alaska, USA), Melimoyu (Chile), Pacaya (Guatemala), San Cristóbal (Nicaragua), Sarigan (Mariana Islands), Tiatia (Russia), Tungurahua (Ecuador), Ulawun (Papua New Guinea).

Ongoing activity: Bagana (Papua New Guinea), Batu Tara (Indonesia), Dukono (Indonesia), Eyjafjallajökull (Iceland), Fuego (Guatemala), Gaua (Vanuatu), Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii USA), Kliuchevskoi (Russia), Popocatépetl (Mexico), Sakura-jima (Japan), Shiveluch (Russia), Soufrière Hills (Montserrat).

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SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 2-8 June 2010 9 June 2010

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Some highlights from the last week of volcanic activity reported by the Global Volcanism Program:

  • Pacaya: strombolian activity ejects material 200 m into the air
  • Taal: elevated seismicity and inflation causing concern
  • Tungurahua: explosions, ashfall, plumes up to 9 km altitude
  • Eyjafjallajökull: fluctuating tremor, fresh ashfall, plumes up to 4.5 km altitude

SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 2-8 June 2010

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The Smithsonian Institution/United States Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 2-8 June 2010 is now available on the Global Volcanism Program website. The following is a summary and not a substitute for the full report.

New activity/unrest: Bezymianny (Russia), Cleveland (Alaska, USA), Pacaya (Guatemala), Taal (Philippines), Tiatia (Russia), Tungurahua (Ecuador), Ulawun (Papua New Guinea).

Ongoing activity: Batu Tara (Indonesia), Dukono (Indonesia), Eyjafjallajökull (Iceland), Karymsky (Russia), Kilauea (Hawaii, USA), Kliuchevskoi (Russia), Popocatépetl (Mexico), Sakura-jima (Japan), Santa María (Guatemala), Shiveluch (Russia).

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Simultaneous Kamchatka volcanic eruptions at the NASA Earth Observatory 19 February 2010

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Bezymianny (bottom) and Kliuchevskoi (top) erupting simultaneously, 13 February 2010 (NASA ASTER image)

The NASA Earth Observatory is currently showcasing a stunning image – two volcanoes erupting simultaneously on the far-eastern Russian peninsula of Kamchatka. The two are Bezmianny (bottom) and Kliuchevskoi (top). This false-colour image was captured by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA’s Terra satellite on 13 February 2010.

Volcanoes erupt simultaneously on Kamchatka – NASA Earth Observatory, 18 February 2010

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