Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity - Ongoing Activity for the week of 18 January-24 January 2017 - Cont.

Pacaya | Guatemala : INSIVUMEH reported that at night during 21-22 January incandescence was reflected from emissions above Pacaya’s Mackenney cone. In a 24 January report, INSIVUMEH noted that gas-and-ash emissions had continued, with deposits filling in the crater on top of the cone. Nighttime incandescence continued to be observed.

Sabancaya | Peru : Based on webcam and satellite views, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that sporadic gas-and-ash puffs rose from Sabancaya during 17-24 January. Meteorological cloud cover sometimes prevented observations.

Sheveluch | Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that during 13-20 January lava-dome extrusion onto Sheveluch’s N flank was accompanied by strong fumarolic activity, dome incandescence, ash explosions, and hot avalanches. Satellite images showed a daily thermal anomaly over the dome. The Aviation Colour Code remained at Orange.

Sinabung | Indonesia : Based on PVMBG observations, satellite images, and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 19-20, 22, and 24 January ash plumes from Sinabung rose 3.9-4.9 km (13,000-16,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW, SW, and SE.

Turrialba | Costa Rica : Based on webcam and satellite views, the Washington VAAC reported that on 22 January an ash plume from Turrialba rose to an altitude of 4 km (13,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E.