Monday, June 27, 2005

Ebeko Volcano (Russia)

Ebeko Volcano in the northern Kurile Islands of Russia has become active. Vapour and gas emissions were been registered early Monday morning. Ebeko is currently the most dangerous volcano in the Kurile Islands, but is not presently a threat to the town of Severo-Kurilsk, located 7km from the volcano.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Yasur Volcano (Vanuatu)

Yasur volcano in Vanuatu continues its impressive eruptions. Visual observations by John Seach last week showed Strombolian and mild Vulcanian eruptions at the summit crater. Visit the current eruption of Yasur with volcanologist John Seach. Next tour departs 16th July.
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Papua New Guinea Volcanoes

Five volcanoes are currently erupting in Papua New Guinea. Manam, Rabaul, Bagana, Ulawun, and Langila volcanoes have been erupting over the past 2 weeks. Manam volcano was the site of the world's largest eruptions in 2004 and 2005.
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Anatahan Volcano (Mariana Islands)

Anatahan volcano erupted on Sunday, ejecting ash to 50,000 ft elevation. This is the equal largest eruption of the volcano. Aircraft have been warned to stay at least 10 nautical miles from the volcano, and advised that volcanic activity can increase without warning.
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Monday, June 20, 2005

Sarigan Volcano (Mariana Islands)

A swarm of volcano-tectonic earthquakes has occurred at Sarigan volcano in the Mariana Islands. Sarigan volcano has no known eruptions, and is the next island north of Anatahan volcano, with its first recorded eruption in 2003. The earthquake swarm may precede an eruption at the volcano.
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Friday, June 03, 2005

Ambrym Volcano (Vanuatu)

Acid rain continues to affect Ambrym Island in Vanuatu. New sources of drinking water need to be found for the residents. The provincial government is considering a project to drill for ground water. The National Disaster Management Office detailed the extent of damage on the island in a report published in March this year. The recommendation was to declare west Ambrym a disaster area. A small amount of food aid has reached Ambrym, but the volcanic induced famine remains. A relief effort will need to be in place for a considerable period of time. An evacuation and resettlement plan is being developed for the island, and may need to be implemented if the eruptions continue. Traditional knowledge has kept people alive over the past year, and has been identified as a key to dealing with disasters in developing countries. Ambrym is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has been in a regular state of eruption over the past two hundred years. The past year has seen a more destructive type of eruption which has destroyed most of the food crops on the island. Join volcanologist John Seach on a tour of Ambrym volcano on 14th June. Contact John for details.
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Barren Island Volcano (India)

Eruptions have intensified at Barren Island volcano in India. After three days of low activity, the volcano began emitting larger amounts of ash and lava this morning. A Coast Guard ship approached the island with a group of journalists and noted the new eruptions. Barren Island volcano began erupting on 28 May after being inactive for 10 years.
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