Sunday, September 10, 2006

Mt Bromo Volcano (Indonesia)

Mt Bromo volcano in Indonesia has been raised to alert level 3 (maximum 4) after an increase in tremors at the volcano. Mt Bromo is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The crater is frequently visited by tourists. The last eruption in 2004 resulted in fatalities.
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Monday, September 04, 2006

Kilauea Volcano (Hawaii)

Lava continues to flow into the sea at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Pu`u `O`o crater feeds a lava flow which splits into two about 1 km south of the crater. The campout lava flow reaches the sea at East Ka`ili`ili. The PKK lava flow reaches the sea at East Lae`apuki.
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Volcanoes of Guatemala

Eruptions continue at three volcanoes in Guatemala. Incandescent lava flows are visible at Pacaya volcano, and a crater glow is visible at night. At Fuego volcano lava avalanches descend 300 m towards the south. Rumbling sounds were emitted from the crater. Lava avalanches occurred at Santa Maria volcano from Santiaguito lava dome. Ash emissions reach 1.5 km above the volcano.
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Mt Belinda Volcano (South Sandwich Islands)

Eruptions continue at Mt Belinda volcano on Montagu Island, South Sandwich Islands. During August hotspots were visible on multiple days on satellite images.
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Mt Belinda Volcano (South Sandwich Islands)

Eruptions continue at Mt Belinda volcano on Montagu Island, South Sandwich Islands. During August hotspots were visible on multiple days on satellite images.
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Saturday, September 02, 2006

Mt Etna Volcano (Italy)

New eruptions have begun at Mt etna volcano in Italy. Seismic activity was reported on the evening of 30th August. On the morning of 31st August Strombolian eruptions were observed at SE crater. Regular explosions occurred every 5-10 seconds.
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Friday, September 01, 2006

Heard Island Volcano (Australia)

Eruptions continue at Heard Island volcano in Australian territory. Hotspots were obsrved at the volcano throughout August. The volcano resumed activity in May 2006 after being quiet for two years. Big Ben is the active volcanic cone on Heard Island.
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