Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): eruptive activity continues

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin reported that an explosion occurred at 10:10 local time today. Emissions of gas, steam and dense dark ash plume from the active crater reached approx. 7,000 ft (2,100 m) altitude. Volcanic ash is dispersed towards the northwest and causes ash fall onto the volcano’s slopes. PVMBG recorded 1 volcano-tectonic earthquakes. Tremor has not shown significant…