The volcano remains active.
The latest satellite image of the volcano today confirms elevated surface temperatures in the summit crater, suggesting rise of fresh flux of magma inside the volcano’s conduit.
The minor strombolian-type explosion occurred from the volcano recently, generating glowing scoria that was being thrown at an approx. height of several dozens of meters.
In addition, two magnificent lenticular clouds were observed via the KVERT surveillance cameras rounding the upper edifice area and in the vicinity of the volcano. Lenticular clouds form when moist, stable air flows over a larger swirls, usually formed by mountains, a series of large-scale standing waves form on the leeward side of the mountain. If the temperature at the crest of the wave drops below the dew point, moisture in the air may condense to form these clouds.
