Tuesday 21 May 2013

Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity:


Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Activity has been a bit calmer over the past 2 days, but the number of emissions and small explosions (about 3 per hour) remains elevated. Explosions ejected incandescent fragments to heights of 500 m above the crater. Strong glow is visible at the volcano's summit at night. Intermittent phases of volcanic tremor and volcanic earthquakes of magnitude up to 2.1 have been registered. The volcanic alert level remains at YELLOW Phase 3.


Pavlof (Alaska): Pavlof has spewed ash and steam tp 19,500 feet. The aviation warning level remains at code orange. People in Sand Point on Popof Island have reported traces of ash on their vehicles overnight.


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