Avachinsky volcano (Kamchatka): increased activity, weak incandescence visible at night

The volcano is showing signs of reawakening: an increase in degassing and fumarole temperature has been noted during the past days. Occasionally, weak incandescence is visible in the western part of the crater rim, likely from hot gasses. The Institute of Volcanology reports elevated seismic activity as well with 38 small earthquakes detected during 24 hours inside and under the volcanic…