Thursday, March 25, 2010

Sheveluch volcano, Kamchatka, Russia - John Seach

Eruptions occurred at Sheveluch volcano, Kamchatka during the week 11-18 March 2010. Ash emissions reached a height of 7000 m. Lava flows continue down the flanks.
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Saturday, March 06, 2010

Eyjafjoll volcano, Iceland - John Seach

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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Thursday, March 04, 2010

Semeru Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

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 and 1st March 2010 the activity at Semeru volcano changed to predominately ash emissions. Since 25th February 2010 lava avalanches have resumed at the volcano. People are advised to stay more than 4 km from the volcano on the SE side, and not approach the summit from other sides.
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