Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): The volcano continues to have relatively strong vulcanian-type explosions at varying rates between 0-3 or more per day, and again mostly from the Showa crater (on the upper eastern flank) An explosion this afternoon generated an ash column that rose to 15,000 ft (4.5 km) altitude.

Pavlof (Alaska Peninsula, USA): The most recent eruption (or eruptive phase) of the volcano that had begun on 27 March lasted only a few days; after no more activity had been observed for a week, AVO lowered the alert level back to Yellow on 6 April. The possibility remains that activity resumes with little warning: "Pauses in vigorous eruptive activity of days to weeks are common during eruptive episodes of Pavlof Volcano. A return to robust eruptive activity remains possible and could occur with little or no warning." (AVO)

Telica (Nicaragua): The activity of the volcano remains elevated, with little changes over the past days. Bright incandescence inside the crater and mild to moderate degassing, sometimes with light ash content, are visible at the surface. Internal micro-seismic activity continues to be at high levels according to INETER's latest report. The risk of sudden explosions from the crater remains considerable and people are advised not to approach the crater.