Great Sitkin volcano (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): earthquake M 5.3
Today at 08:59 local time Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) recorded tectonic earthquake with magnitude M 5.3 at 8.5 km depth about 55 miles (90 km) west-northwest of Great Sitkin volcano. The earthquake does not appear to be related to volcanic activity and is most likely tectonic in origin. It is possible but not certain that this earthquake could influence the seismicity that has been…
Nishino-shima volcano (Volcano Islands, Japan): glowing lava bombs thrown from crater; continuing large ash emissions
The activity of the volcano continues at high levels. On 11 July Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) did a marine observations by Ryofu Maru ship. The volcano is producing frequent large ash emissions from the summit crater. Ashfall is expected in Chichijima, Ogasawara area due to amount of ash extending to the northeast of the volcano. Scoria and blocks are being ejected to an approximate…