Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity

Karymsky (Kamchatka): Two stronger explosions occurred this morning, producing ash plumes that rose to 13,000 and 17,000 ft (4.2 and 5.1 km) altitude and drifted NE, Tokyo VAAC reported.

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): The volcano is back at its typical style of activity of having intermittent (0-3 on average per day) small to moderate vulcanian explosions. Compared to most of 2013-15, Sakurajima's activity is relatively low, though.

Dukono (Halmahera): Intense ash emissions continue from the volcano. Darwin VAAC reported an ash plume at 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude extending 50 nautical miles to the NE yesterday.

Colima (Western Mexico): No significant changes have occurred recently at the volcano. The small lava dome continues to be active, while explosions have become small and rare.

Fuego (Guatemala): Activity at the volcano is again increasing and a new lava flow started to travel down the upper eastern flank since yesterday evening. The previously (normal) mild strombolian activity at the summit vents is also increasing, and it seems that the volcano could be in for yet another paroxysm in the coming days. After the latest paroxysm in early February, this would mark the 4th such episode in 2016.

Momotombo (Nicaragua): Activity continues, but has been less vigorous during the past two days. A small explosion occurred yesterday morning. Incandescence remains visible at the crater at night.

Tungurahua (Ecuador): Ash emissions have continued after the powerful vent-clearing explosion on Sunday (27 Feb). During brief periods when cloud cover lifted, a steam-and ash column was seen rising 1,500 meters above the crater and heading west. Ash fall has been occurring in the sector of Mocha. Ground vibrations from the volcano could be felt in Manzano, Pillate, Patilahua and the Tungurahua Volcano Observatory.