Popocatepetl volcano (Mexico): very strong explosion on Tuesday evening

The volcano has been particularly active recently. A series of very strong explosions occurred on Tuesday (22 Jan 2019) which destroyed the most recent lava dome that had accumulated in the summit crater. The strongest was a powerful vulcanian-type eruption at 21:07 local time, which ejected incandescent material to more than 2 km height and distance from the crater and produced an ash plume…

Popocatépetl Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: INTERMITTENT VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)

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: FVXX22 at 06:53 UTC, 24/01/19 from KNES VA ADVISORY DTG: 20190124/0651Z VAAC: WASHINGTON VOLCANO: POPOCATEPETL 341090 PSN: N1901 W09837 AREA: MEXICO SUMMIT ELEV: 17802 FT [5426…

Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 23/2320Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 and is moving at 25 kts in SW direction. The full report is as follows: FVFE01 at 00:00 UTC, 24/01/19 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20190124/0000Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: SHEVELUCH 300270 PSN: N5639 E16122 AREA: RUSSIA SUMMIT…