Fagradalsfjall (Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland): (19 Apr) The effusive eruption of the volcano continues.
A new fissure vent opened on 17 April at around 03:00 local time at the current eruption site, the 7th in row.
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Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20210419/0836Z FL110 EXTD S OBS VA DTG:19/0830Z
Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 .
The full report is as follows: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OBS VA DTG:19/1720Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): (19 Apr) A series of strong explosions at the volcano occurred during the past days.
The volcano generated a dense ash plumes, which reached approx. 12,000 ft (3,200 m) altitude and drifted W-SW.
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Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (19 Apr) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL130 MOV W OBS VA DTG:19/0015Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)
Semisopochnoi (United States, Aleutian Islands): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Anchorage warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 and is moving at 20 kts in S direction.
The full report is as follows: RESIDUAL VA FM 20210419/1500Z ERUPTION. to 8000 ft (2400 m)
…19 Apr:
After raised the Aviation Color Code to „red“ on 16 April, The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) lowered it back to „orange“ again as an decrease of eruptive activity has been recorded over the past 24 hours.
Visibility of the eruptive phase was limited due to dense clouds, but a recent clearing suggests activity has declined and no significant ash plume was observed.
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 19 April 2021
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 19000 ft (5800 m) altitude or flight level 190 .
The full report is as follows: OCL VA EMS to 19000 ft (5800 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 5 kts in S direction.
The full report is as follows: VA OBS FM WEBCAM to 17000 ft (5200 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: ONGOING VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: VA OBS FM WEBCAM to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 27000 ft (8200 m) altitude or flight level 270 and is moving at 10 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMISSIONS OF VA to 27000 ft (8200 m)
Soufrière St. Vincent (West Indies, St. Vincent): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: PREV VA EMS DISP
…19 Apr:
The explosive eruption of the volcano continues.
After more than 2 days since Friday’s eruption, another strong explosive episode from the volcano’s summit crater occurred yesterday.
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Volcano Activity Summary for 19 Apr 2021:
