Monday, July 10, 2006

Karai Volcano (Papua New Guinea)

Activity has been reported at Karai volcano in Papua New Guinea. Weak to moderate white vapour emissions were observed. There has been no observed ashfall. This is the first recorded emissions at the volcano.
Frequent earthquake activity has been detected at Karai Volcano in Papua New Guinea. The largest earthquake measured magnitude 4.8 yesterday at 07:58 pm (local time). The earthquake epicentre was about 30 km SW of Karai Volcano at a depth of 80 km.
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