Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (16 Aug) The activity at the volcano started to increase yesterday afternoon, according to a report from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV).
At about 16:45 local time, a new lava flow resulted from intense spattering at the Northern crater area. By 21:00 local time yesterday, the lava on Sciara del Fuoco had reached an altitude of about 400-500 meters. The effusive eruption has been associated with the continuous explosive activity from the crater.
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Ebeko (Paramushir Island): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 11000 ft (3400 m) altitude or flight level 110 and is moving at 25 kts in S direction.
The full report is as follows: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20240816/1150Z FL110 EXTD S OBS VA DTG:16/1220Z to 11000 ft (3400 m)
Alaid (Atlasov Island, Northern Kuriles): (16 Aug) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 and is moving at 20 kts in S direction.
The full report is as follows: VA AT 20240816/0200Z FL100 EXTD S OBS VA DTG:16/0200Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)
Medvezhia (Kurile Islands, Russia): (16 Aug) NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) is showing a heat source at the summit crater of the volcano located on the far eastern end of Iturup Island.
This could come from fumarolic / hydrothermal activity at the summit, or even indicate an ongoing mild eruption although no other observations are currently available that could suggest this.
Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTED AT 20240816/1137Z FL060 STNR OBS VA DTG:16/1130Z
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): 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 OBS AT 16/1717Z MOV W EST VA DTG:16/1910Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)
Lewotobi (Flores): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL100 OBS AT 16/2010Z MOV W OBS VA DTG:16/2010Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)
Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 12000 ft (3700 m) altitude or flight level 120 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: VA OBS TO FL120 AT 16/1040Z OBS VA DTG:16/1040Z to 12000 ft (3700 m)
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): 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 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 OBS AT 16/1600Z OBS VA DTG:16/1600Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Dukono (Halmahera): 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 and is moving at 15 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL080 OBS AT 16/1830Z EXTD W OBS VA DTG:16/1830Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)
White Island (New Zealand): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20240812/1320Z CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION
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During a GeoNet gas flight on Wednesday, a significant rise in SO2 emissions from the new active vent was detected, compared to the last gas flight on July 18th.
Small amounts of ash were also observed in the plume downwind of the island. The gas and ash are being released from the vent measuring approximately 10–15 meters in diameter. These findings align with satellite data from the Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (NZ MetService) and observations from GeoNet webcams in Whakatāne and Te Kaha.
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): (15 Aug) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA OBS
Santiaguito (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: POSS VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS PSBLY CONTG. to 16000 ft (4900 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: PSBL CONTG VA EMS.
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 .
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMISSION OF VA to 24000 ft (7300 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 16 Aug 2024:
