Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): occasional small explosions

The activity of the volcano continues at low levels characterized by sporadic very small eruptions from Minamidake summit crater. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) recorded small amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions that reached to a 700 tonnes/day. Low-level seismicity continues including periods of low amplitude tremor and 6 earthquakes during 24-28 August. Nevertheless a flux of…

Sangay volcano (Ecuador): near-constant pyroclastic flows

The activity of the volcano continues at high levels characterized by near-constant pyroclastic flows. According to IGEPN pyroclastic flows continue to descend over the south-southeastern slopes with ash emissions extending to the south and west of the volcano. Ash fall is reported in Chimborazo area. Source: Instituto Geofísico volcano activity update 28 August 2020