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Eyjafjoll volcano, Iceland - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 03-05-2010 at 10:01:08
| An earthquake swarm began under Eyjafjoll volcano in January 2010. There was a 40 mm inflation of the volcano. At the beginning of March 2010 over 3000 earthquakes were measured in a 24 hour period, with a maximum at magnitude 3.1. The last eruptions at Eyjafjoll volcano were in 1821-23.
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Semeru Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 03-03-2010 at 09:01:06
| Activity has increased at Semeru volcano in Indonesia. Harmonic tremor recorded at the volcano over the past few months November 2009 - 98, December 2009 - 148, January 2010 - 313, February 2010 - 298. In February 2010 ash emissions occurred on 41 occasions and reached a maximum height 200 m above the crater. On 28th February, lava avalanched 750 m from Jonggring Seloko crater. Between April 2009 |
Great Chile Earthquake (magnitude 8.8) - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 02-27-2010 at 06:00:39
| A great earthquake (magnitude 8.8) hit off the coast of Chile, at 3:34 am on Saturday 27th February 2010. A Tsunami warning was issued for the coast of Chile and Peru. A tsunami watch was issued for Ecuador, Colombia, Antarctica, Panama and Costa Rica. Sea level reading indicated a tsunami was generated and hit the coast of Chile with a height of 1.3 m. Large earthquakes sometimes cause nearby |
Chile Earthquake (magnitude 8.3) - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 02-27-2010 at 02:00:38
| A great earthquake (magnitude 8.3) hit off the coast of Chile, at 3:34 am on Saturday 27th February 2010. A Tsunami warning was issued for the coast of Chile and Peru. A tsunami watch was issued for Ecuador, Colombia, Antarctica, Panama and Costa Rica. Sea level reading indicated a tsunami was generated and hit the coast of Chile with a height of 1.3 m. Large earthquakes sometimes cause nearby |
Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 02-12-2010 at 08:00:39
| Two vulcanian explosions and a partial dome collapse occurred at Sourfriere Hills volcano in the past week. The first eruption occurred on 5th February and produced a plume which reached 25,000 ft high. Pyroclastic flows reached the sea at Aymers Ghaut. The second explosion occurred on 8th February and produced a 15,000 ft high plume. Pyroclastic flows moved down the Gages, but did not reach the |
Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano, Japan - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 02-05-2010 at 04:03:11
| An underwater eruption occurred 5 km north-northwest of Iwo Jima Island, Japan on 3rd February 2010. The eruption was observed by Japanese coast guard. Ash and steam was visible rising 100 m above the ocean surface. Yellow-green colour was visible on the ocean surface in December 2009. The volcano last erupted in 2005. A temorary island has formed on three occasions.
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Haiti Earthquake (mag 7.0) - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-14-2010 at 05:00:48
| A major earthquake (magnitude 7.0) hit Port Au Prince, Haiti on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at 04:53 pm. Many buildings have collapsed in the capital, causing tens of thousands of casualties. The earthquake hit along the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone (EPGFZ) which extends from Jamaica through the southern peninsula of Haiti to the Dominican Republic. The closest active volcanoes to the |
Planchon-Peteroa Volcano, Chile/Argentina border - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-14-2010 at 05:00:48
| Continuous ash emissions were reported from Planchón-Peteroa Volcano on 13th January 2010. Ash reached a height of 25,000 ft. This is the first eruption at the volcano since November 1998.
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Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-10-2010 at 09:00:42
| Large pyroclastic flows occurred at Soufriere Hills volcano at 2:49 pm on 8th January 2010. The pyroclastic flows were caused by a collapsing tephra column, similar to the events in the summer of 1997. The flows traveled northeast down Whites Bottom Ghaut and reached the sea. The flow which moved down Tuitts Ghaut stopped a few hundred metres from the sea. Pyroclastic flows also traveled |
Nyamuragira Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-07-2010 at 03:00:40
| The eruption continues at Nyamuragira volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo. After 4 days lava has traveled 21 kilometers, and is only 7 kilometers from the Goma-Sake road. Four craters were active at the beginning of the eruption. The lava flows are still within the boundaries of Virunga National Park. Volcanologists from Goma said lava could reach the Goma-Sake road within 2 to 3 days. |
Turrialba Volcano, Costa Rica - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-05-2010 at 11:00:46
| An eruption occurred at Turrialba volcano, Costa Rica on 6th January 2010. The eruption emitted ash and gas. The volcano had been showing signs of activity since the weekend. Twenty people were evacuated. This is the first eruption at the volcano since 1866.
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Solomon Islands Earthquake (Mag 7.2) - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-05-2010 at 03:00:43
| A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit 22 km ENE of Coleman Seamount in the Solomon Islands at 9:36 am on 4th January 2010. A tsunami possibly hit uninhabited Tetepare Island. Landslides occurred on Tetepare and Rendova islands. Kavachi is an active undersea volcano 88 km SE of the earthquake epicentre.
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Nyamuragira Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-05-2010 at 03:00:43
| An eruption began at Nyamuragira volcano on 2nd January 2010 at 4:58 am local time. Lava flowed 500 m from a fissure on the southeast flank of the volcano towards the Virunga National Park.
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Mayon Volcano, Philippines - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 01-05-2010 at 03:00:43
| Activity continues at Mayon volcano, Philippines. Over the past day 21 rockfall events were recorded by seismographs, and were related to lava avalanches. The alert status of Mayon volcano was lowered from 4 to 3 on 2nd January.
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Mayon Volcano, Philippines - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-24-2009 at 03:00:35
| Eruptions continue at Mayon volcano, Philippines. Lava fountains have reached a height of 500 m above the summit. Lava is flowing down the Bonga-Buyuan, Miisi and Lidong gullies. Seismiometers measured 815 volcanic earthquakes over the past day. One hundred twenty four booming and rumbling sounds were heard over the past 24 hours. Sulphur dioxide emission was 5, 737 tonnes/day.
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Ambrym Volcano, Vanuatu - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-20-2009 at 05:00:34
| A large amount of gas is currently being emitted by Ambrym volcano, Vanuatu, especially from the beginning of October until December. Volcanic gas measurements on 17th December 2009 show that there were 15,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide emitted. During an expedition to Ambrym volcano by John Seach from 5-14 December 2009, there were large amounts of gases visible in the craters of Marum, Benbow, |
Mayon Volcano, Philippines - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-20-2009 at 05:00:34
| Mayon volcano has been raised to level 4 alert (out of maximum 5) at 2:30 pm on 20th December (local time). This means that a hazardous explosive eruption is possible within days. An extended danger zone has been declared in a radius of 8 km from the summit at the southern sector and 7 km at northern sector. Areas outside of this Extended Danger Zone should prepare for evacuation in the event |
Malawi Earthquake (Mag 6.0) 20th December 2009 - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-19-2009 at 11:00:34
| On 20th December 2009 a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit 90 km SSE of Rungwe volcano, Tanzania, near the town of Karonga in Malawi. The earthquake damaged school buildings, houses, police stations, health centers and boreholes. Hundreds of people were left homeless, and one death reported.
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Mayon Volcano, Philippines - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-19-2009 at 09:00:33
| At least 40,000 people have been evacuated from the danger zone surrounding Mayon volcano, Philippines. Evacuation centers have been set up in Camalig, Daraga, Malilipot, Sto. Domingo, and Guinobatan towns; and Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao Cities. Residents are being removed from a 7-km Extended Danger Zone on the southeast flank of the volcano. A lahar risk is present on the southern side of the |
Mt Etna Volcano, Italy - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-19-2009 at 06:00:42
| A swarm of earthquakes occurred at Mt Etna volcano on 19th December 2009. More than 30 earthquakes occurred in the swarm, with the largest being magnitude 4.6. The swarm was located under the northwest side of the volcano.
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Gaua Volcano, Vanuatu - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-19-2009 at 03:00:32
| Renewed eruptive activity occurred at Gaua volcano, Vanuatu on 14th December 2009. Ash emissions are darker than before, and fall in the western side of the island. As the trade winds cease over the next few weeks, ashfall may occur in other parts of the island. On 17th December 3000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide were emitted.
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Mayon Volcano, Philippines - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-19-2009 at 03:00:32
| Intensified activity occurred at Mayon volcano, Philippines over the past 24 hours with 197 volcanic earthquakes. There were 18 explosions and emissions reached a maximum height of 2000 m above the summit. Harmonic tremor was continuously recorded by the seismometers. Night observation showed an intensified crater glow and continuous avalanche of incandescent materials down the slopes. The lava |
Chaiten Volcano, Chile - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-18-2009 at 04:00:34
| Between 1-15 December 2009 eruptions continued at Chaiten volcano in Chile. On 7th December emissions occurred on the north and south side of the lava dome. On that day there was a block and ash flow which indicates the dome continues to grow. There were a large number of small magnitude earthquakes. The seismicity decreased, but still remained high. The danger of dome collapse remains, and may |
Mayon Volcano, Philippines - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-16-2009 at 06:00:35
| More than 30,000 people have been evacuated from an eruption of Mayon volcano in the philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level for the Mayon volcano Monday night to 3 out of a maximum 5, indicating a larger eruption could occur "within days to weeks." There are at least 50,000 people who need to be moved to a safer location. Most of the residents |
Karkar Volcano, Papua New Guinea - John Seach (View Original Story)
Source: volcanolive.blogspot.com Posted: 12-02-2009 at 05:00:39
| The suspected eruption at Karkar volcano in Papua New Guinea was false. Aviation reports of volcanic eruptions are occasionally incorrect, and not as reliable as ground observations.
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