Etna volcano (Sicily, Italy): increasing activity continues

Increasing strombolian activity continues at the saddle vent of the New SE crater. On 14 August at 10:49 local time strombolian explosions produced a dark ash plumes which fluctuated a lot in frequency of explosions. The plume containing moderate amount of ash extended to the south-southeast of the volcano. Ashfall was reported in the area of Pedara, Trecastagni and Viagrande. Seismicity…

Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Aug 2020: Popocatépetl volcano, Semeru, Dukono, Reventador, Sangay, …

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 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 . The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:16/1120Z to 15000 ft (4600 m) Manam (Papua New Guinea): (15 Aug) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash…