Etna (Sicily, Italy): (24 May) The activity at the volcano continues at low-to-moderate levels since the recent paroxysm episode ceased on 21 May.
A mild strombolian eruption appeared from the Southeast Crater at 01:53 local time last night, the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reported. Ash emissions drifted towards the northeast direction.
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Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (23 May) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20230523/2110Z OVER FL070 EXTD SW OBS VA DTG:23/2110Z
Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (24 May) The effusive-explosive eruption at the volcano continues.
Near-frequent strombolian and intermittent larger vulanian-type explosions continue to take place from the summit vent. The PVMBG surveillance cameras observed two eruptions over the past 24 hours. Grey-to-black ash plumes rose approx. 600-700 meters above the summit and drifted towards the northwest.
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Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (24 May) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 and is moving at 05 kts in S direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 EXT S EST VA DTG:24/0430Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 28000 ft (8500 m) altitude or flight level 280 .
The full report is as follows: ERUPTION ONGOING to 28000 ft (8500 m)
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): (24 May) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows: VA EM RPRTD. to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 18000 ft (5500 m) altitude or flight level 180 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 18000 ft (5500 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: VONA RPRT RCVD to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows: continuous ash emissions to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 24 May 2023:
