Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia): strong vulcanian activity continues

Elevated activity of the volcano continues characterized by strong vulcanian-type explosions which become near-continuous. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) recorded strong ash emissions generated by explosion occurred at 10:30 local time this morning. An ash plume rose 6,889 ft (2,100 m) above the summit. The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs and…

Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia): three explosions today

The activity of the volcano continues at high levels characterized by strong vulcanian-type explosions. Three strong eruptions at 06:07, 08:02 and 08:31 local time occurred today. A dense dark ash plume reached up to 12,000 ft (3,657 m) altitude and drifted east, southeast and south. The seismic station records 35 volcano-tectonic earthquakes. The warning bulletin states that ballistic…