Eruptions continue at Heard Island volcano in Australian territory. Hotspots were obsrved at the volcano throughout August. The volcano resumed activity in May 2006 after being quiet for two years. Big Ben is the active volcanic cone on Heard Island. More on [...]
Lava emissions continue at Mayon volcano in Philippines. This eruption of the volcano has not produced an explosive phase. Over 48,000 people remain in evacuation centres. More on Mayon Volcano…
About 19,000 people have been evacuated from around Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador after the eruption which began on 16th August. Yesterday, lava flows were confirmed on the NW flank of the volcano. More on Tungurahua Volcano…
The alert level at Mayon volcano in Philippines has been increased to “four”, the second highest level, after ash emissions today. This indicates that larger explosive eruptions are possible. Evacuation has been ordered for 20,000 people within an 8 km radius of the crater. [...]
Lava has extended beyond the 6 km exclusion zone at Mayon volcano in Philippines. Danger signs have been placed 7 km from the volcano to prevent tourists and locals from venturing closer to the lava on the SE side of the volcano. Mayon volcano is capable of producing pyroclastic flows as well as the current [...]
The main lava flow at Mayon volcano has reached within 100 m of the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. The lava flow has reached 2 kilometers longer than the 2001 eruption. Sulphur dioxide emission remains high at 7,050 tons per day. Residents of several villages around the volcano have been advised to prepare for evacuation. [...]