Ebeko volcano (Paramushir Island, Kuril Islands): vigorous eruption formed dark masses of tephra yesterday

Dark masses of tephra spewing from Ebeko volcano during yesterday’s explosion (image: elena_from_kurils/telegram)

The explosive eruption at the volcano continues at moderate levels.

From time to time, sporadic forceful eruptions may occur from the volcano’s summit crater, as visible in the attached video below. A spectacular, southeasterly billowing ash-rich plume could be seen rising several dozen hundred meters above the vent. Heavy fall of dark masses, including black lapilli and bombs, is distinguishable in the video landing onto the crater rim.

Ebeko is one of the most active volcanoes in the Kurile Islands, located in northern Paramushir Island south of Kamchatka.