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

Volcanic activity worldwide 27 Aug 2020: Fuego volcano, Semeru, Dukono, Reventador, Mauna Loa, Sanga…

Nishino-shima (Volcano Islands, Japan): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 9000 ft (2700 m) altitude or flight level 090 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction. The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:27/1720Z to 9000 ft (2700 m) Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash…