John Seach on September 28th, 2006

At the end of September 2006, residents of Simbo Island felt many earthquakes over multiple days. On 21st September there were 7 earthquakes measured. The earthquakes were thought to be due to heating under the volcano.More on Simbo Volcano…

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John Seach on September 27th, 2006

Dempo Volcano in Southern Sumatra has been increased to level 2 alert (maximum 4) after an increase in seismic activity. The last eruption was in 1994 when mild explosions occurred at the crater lake.More on Dempo Volcano…

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John Seach on September 22nd, 2006

Explosive activity resumed at Mt Etna volcano yesterday. Strombolian eruptions were visible at SE crater about every 4-30 minutes, sending ash to height of 100 m. SE crater had been quiet for 6 days.More on Mt Etna Volcano…

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John Seach on September 22nd, 2006

An overflight has confirmed an eruption of Fourpeaked volcano in Alaska. The unmonitored volcano has been inactive for thousands of years. Twin emissions were observed by residents of Homer last Sunday from an area at Fourpeaked glacier. Small earthquakes were detected in the area on Sunday measuring less than 1.8 magnitude.More on Fourpeaked Volcano…

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John Seach on September 21st, 2006

Twin plumes were observed rising from Fourpeaked glacier on Sunday 17th September. The area was located between Fourpeaked and Douglas volcanoes. Plumes reached 20,000 ft elevation. Fourpeaked volcano is located in the northeast corner of Katmai National Park. Trace of ashfall was recorded at Nonvianuk Lake outlet (110 km NW of the volcano) and near [...]

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John Seach on September 13th, 2006

Two ash eruptions occurred today at Talang Volcano in Indonesia. The volcano has been placed on higher alert level since last week. The last eruption of the volcano was in July 2005.More on Talang Volcano…

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John Seach on September 10th, 2006

Mt Bromo volcano in Indonesia has been raised to alert level 3 (maximum 4) after an increase in tremors at the volcano. Mt Bromo is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The crater is frequently visited by tourists. The last eruption in 2004 resulted in fatalities. [...]

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John Seach on September 4th, 2006

Lava continues to flow into the sea at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Pu`u `O`o crater feeds a lava flow which splits into two about 1 km south of the crater. The campout lava flow reaches the sea at East Ka`ili`ili. The PKK lava flow reaches the sea at East Lae`apuki.More on Kilauea Volcano…

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John Seach on September 4th, 2006

Eruptions continue at three volcanoes in Guatemala. Incandescent lava flows are visible at Pacaya volcano, and a crater glow is visible at night. At Fuego volcano lava avalanches descend 300 m towards the south. Rumbling sounds were emitted from the crater. Lava avalanches occurred at Santa Maria volcano from Santiaguito lava dome. [...]

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John Seach on September 4th, 2006

Eruptions continue at Mt Belinda volcano on Montagu Island, South Sandwich Islands. During August hotspots were visible on multiple days on satellite images.More on Mt Belinda Volcano…

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