Lava continues to flow into the sea at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii. A new lava bench is forming at the site of last month’s coastal collapse. Lava is present in Pu`u `O`o crater. More on Kilauea Volcano… [...]
Volcanic unrest has been detected at Augustine Volcano in Alaska. On 29th November the colour code was raised to yellow. On Thursday 15th December there was a small explosion at the volcano which damaged summit seismic station. These small explosions could affect low flying aircraft in the area. Steam plumes have been visible on satellite [...]
The eruption at Ambae volcano has produced a 150 m high cone. Dry ash and steam is being emitted from the vent. This indicates the vent is isolated from the water in Lake Vui.More on Ambae Volcano…
Ambae Volcano began erupting on 27th December. Moderate tremor is currently being recorded at the volcano. Ashfall and acid rain is expected to continue over the next week. Residents are being moved to safer areas on the island. The government of Vanuatu has declared a state of preparedness. Identified potential needs are water containers, water [...]
Ambae volcano in Vanuatu erupted on 27th November. Up to 5000 people in 15 villages have been affected. A new island was formed in one of the summit crater lakes (Vui). Further eruptions through the crater lake could prove dangerous. Food crops have been covered in ash. [...]
A 40 acre section on coast has fallen into the sea at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Explosions caused by lava entering the sea at the collapse site, sent fragments up to 500 m inland. This is the largest collapse at Kilauea volcano since the current eruption began in 1983. [...]