Schlagwort: volcano

The Atka volcanic system (image: Alaska Volcano Observatory)

The Alaska Volcano Observatory reported that no further explosive activity has been registered at the volcanic complex since the small explosive event on 21 February.

Hence, a decision has been made to lower the alert level and the Aviation Color Code to Green/Normal.

Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 4 March 2025

Map of today’s active volcanoes

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20250303/2023Z VA CLD UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG:03/2020Z

Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 and is moving at 05 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED AT 02/2338Z MOV W to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (2 Mar) 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 02/1217Z MOV W EST VA DTG:02/2100Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: GROUND REPORT OF ERUPTION AT 03/1240Z EST VA DTG:03/1520Z

Dukono (Halmahera): (3 Mar) The eruptive activity of the volcano resumes.
At about 08:17 local time today, a vigorous explosion took place from the crater vent. A grey ash-rich column released tephra material to an altitude of 7,500 ft (2,300 m) towards the northwest.
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In order to mitigate risk, people are advised to avoid the area within a radius of 3 km from the Malupang Warirang crater.

Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): 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: PSBL VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

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: CONS VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA DTCTD

Sangay (Ecuador): (3 Mar) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA OBS

Reventador (Ecuador): 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: VA EMS DCTCD to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Volcano Activity Summary for 3 Mar 2025:

Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 3 Mar 2025