Kelut Volcano (Indonesia)

An unconfirmed report has been received about an eruption of Kelut volcano in Indonesia. At 10:19 am local time today, a pilot reported an eruption plume rising to 5000 ft drifting west. Volcano eruption reports from pilots are often incorrect. No ash is visible on satellite images. Further information will be posted when available.
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Vanuatu Earthquake (Magnitude 5.5)

A medium sized earthquake has hit about 18 km S of Gaua Volcano in Vanuatu. The earthquake was measured at magnitude 5.5 and located at a depth of 33km. Gaua volcano has been hit by a number of earthquakes in 2005, and is considered a potential eruption risk. The last major eruption of Gaua was in 1965 when the island was evacuated.
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Kilauea Volcano (Hawaii)

Spectacular lava flows continue at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. The current eruption, which began in 1983, is the largest on the east rift zone of the volcano in 500 years. Lava is flowing across the coastal flat, and entering the sea in two locations.
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McDonald Islands Volcano (Australia)

There are reports that McDonald Islands volcano in the Southern Indian Ocean has erupted. A satellite photo dated 12th July has shown a hotspot over the the volcano. Between 1980 and 2001 the island doubled its size due to volcanic activity. McDonald Islands volcano is located 4100 kms southwest of Western Australia, and is only one of two active Australian volcanoes.
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Vanuatu Earthquakes (Magnitude 6.1)

Two large earthquakes have hit the Hunter Fracture Zone, SE of Vanuatu.The two earthquakes were magnitude 6.1. The first hit on Tuesday, August9, 2005 at 5:26 PM, and the second on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 2:12AM, local time. The Hunter Fracture Zone extends in a E-W direction, betweenSouthern Vanuatu and Fiji. The closest active volcanoes are Hunter, andYasur in Vanuatu.
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Papua New Guinea Volcanoes

Eruptions continue at five volcanoes in Papua New Guinea. Bagana, Rabaul, Ulawun, Langila, and Manam volcanoes are erupting. Australia is providing an additional AU$170,000 to assist people affected by the eruptions of Manam and Langila volcanoes. This brings the total relief assistance to AU$1.3 million.
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Concepcion Volcano (Nicaragua)

Concepcion Volcano erupted in Nicaragua on the morning of 28th July. Ash fell on surrounding towns. A large earthquake (Magnitude 6.3) hit about 20 km SE of the volcano on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 5:03 am.
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