Shiveluch (Kamchatka): (30 Apr) On 27 April, a group of local volcanologists leading by Alexey Demyanchuk went to investigate the consequences of the massive eruption in the area of Bekesh river on the south of the volcano.
They found the base camp completely destroyed by the large pyroclastic flow. The riverbed, nearby forest and snow are covered by tephra ash layers. In addition, snow is being melted at the contact with sun which in turn forms a thick mud-ash blend.
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Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (30 Apr) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20230429/2334Z FL100 EXTD SE REPORTED OBS VA DTG:30/0030Z
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (30 Apr) 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 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 OBS MOV SE AT 29/2340Z OBS VA DTG:29/2340Z 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 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows: FRQT VA EMS. to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): 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: OCNL VA EMS. to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Cotopaxi (Ecuador): (29 Apr) 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: NEW VA EMS to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 and is moving at 15 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: continuous ash emissions to 24000 ft (7300 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 30 Apr 2023:
