The massive eruption at Kanlaon volcano today generated the ash-laden column and pyroclastic flow (image: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)
A strong explosion took place from the volcano’s summit crater at 03:03 PM today.
The eruption generated a grey-to-black copious ash plume that released tephra material to estimated 5,4 km altitude propagating west-southwest.
In addition, the event triggered strong how avalanches (so-called pyroclastic flow) racing down the southeastern slope of the edifice. Therefore, the local volcano observatory raised the alert level for the volcano to Level 3.
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology volcano activity update 9 December 2024
An explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano at 3:03 PM today, 9 December 2024. The eruption produced a voluminous plume that rapidly rose to 3,000 meters above the vent and drifted west-southwest. Pyroclastic density currents or PDCs descended the slopes… pic.twitter.com/EFNFDzRHEe
A horizontal displacement of the area between November 30 and December 4 was detected using the LiDAR method, based on the so-called line of sight (LOS) perspective (Image: ICEYE/Icelandic Met Office).
The effusive activity at the eruption site continues, even though it has been steadily decreasing in recent days, as observed on webcams and reflected in the gradual decline of volcanic tremor. The lava flow remains active within the lava flow field, showing little to no significant advancement. However, most of the fluid lava might travel through the lava tube system and remain hidden from view, it also can emerge somewhere beyond its current boundaries.
Recent deformation data indicate that the ground uplift has resumed in Svartsengi. GPS measurements show a consistent upward trend at several stations, corroborated by the latest satellite imagery from ICEYE.
Source: Icelandic Met Office volcano activity update 9 December 2024
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 . The full report is as follows: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 08/1732Z MOV NE EST VA DTG:08/1900Z to 6000 ft (1800 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 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 and is moving at 15 kts in NE direction. The full report is as follows: VA TO FL140 LAST REPORTED AT 08/1436Z EST VA DTG:08/1500Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Dukono (Halmahera): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin 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 TO FL160 MOV N LAST REPORTED AT 08/0501Z to 16000 ft (4900 m)
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: VA NOT OBS
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 . The full report is as follows: DISCRETE VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): Mild explosive activity continues from the volcano. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington reported intermittent emissions of volcanic ash plumes. The full report is as follows: sporadic emissions of volcanic ash
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 26000 ft (7900 m) altitude or flight level 260 . The full report is as follows: NEW VA EM to 26000 ft (7900 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): (8 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 . The full report is as follows: OCSL VA EMS OBSD to 20000 ft (6100 m)
