Sheveluch volcano (Kamchatka): intense activity

It seems a new surge of fresh magma is currently arriving at the lava dome, prompting a phase of rapid growth. Several glowing lobes can be seen on the webcam during night time. Ash emissions by explosions and rockfalls, triggering small to moderate pyroclastic flows accompany this activity. Ash plumes rising to approx. 18,000 ft (5.5 km) have been near continuous, and explosions sending ash to…