Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (17 Feb) A stronger-than-usual eruption occurred at the volcano at 17:17 local time yesterday, the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) in Catania reported.
The explosion was of greater intensity than ordinary strombolian activity.
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Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (17 Feb) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTED AT 20230217/0231Z FL070 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:17/0230Z
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 and is moving at 15 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows: ERUPTED AT 20230217/1535Z FL070 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG:17/1550Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): (16 Feb) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 9000 ft (2700 m) altitude or flight level 090 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 16/2310Z MOV SSE OBS VA DTG:16/2310Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): (17 Feb) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL080 MOV E OBS AT 16/2350Z OBS VA DTG:16/2350Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (16 Feb) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin 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 TO FL140 REPORTED 16/2210Z MOV NE OBS VA DTG:16/2210Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Dukono (Halmahera): (17 Feb) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin 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 TO FL070 OBS ON SAT IMG MOV ENE AT 17/0700Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Kilauea (Hawai’i): (17 Feb) The effusive eruption is confined within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor and has continued with minor changes over the past few days.
The crater surface appeared to shift significantly this week as the eastern lava lake diminished its output and on the other side, the central pond became more intense again.
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 .
The full report is as follows: OCNL VA EMS. to 22000 ft (6700 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 .
The full report is as follows: FRQT DISCRETE VA EMS. 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 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: CONS VA EMS. to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16500 ft (5000 m) altitude or flight level 165 .
The full report is as follows: NEW VA EMS. to 16500 ft (5000 m)
Cotopaxi (Ecuador): (17 Feb) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: VA NOT OBSERVED
Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: UNABLE TO DETECT
Volcano Activity Summary for 17 Feb 2023:
