Ubinas volcano (Peru): explosions persist

Minor ash emission from Ubinas volcano yesterday (image: IGP)

Minor ash emission from Ubinas volcano yesterday (image: IGP)

The explosive eruption of the volcano continues from the summit crater.

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires reported near-constant ash emissions, generated to estimated 18,000 ft-21,000 ft (5,500 m-6,400 m) altitude in the S and SW direction over the past few days.