Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – New Activity for the week of 29 August -2 September 2018
Krakatau | Indonesia : Based on satellite data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 29-30 August and during 3-4 September ash plumes from Anak Krakatau rose to altitudes of 1.2-1.5 km (4,000-5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW, W, NW, and N. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4); residents and visitors were warned not to approach the volcano within 2 km of the crater.
Manam | Papua New Guinea : RVO reported that during 26 August-3 September white plumes rose from Manam’s Main and Southern craters. Seismicity was at low levels.
Veniaminof | United States: Late on 2 September seismic activity at Veniaminof increased, indicative of unrest, prompting AVO to raise the Aviation colour Code to Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level to Advisory. The report noted no other signs of eruptive activity.
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