Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity – Ongoing Activity for the Week 1 April 2020 – 7 April 2020

Aira | Kyushu (Japan) : JMA reported that during 30 March-6 April incandescence from Minamidake Crater (at Aira Caldera’s Sakurajima volcano) was visible nightly. The seismic network recorded 22 eruptive events and one explosion (at 1558 on 4 April). The highest plume during the period rose to 3.8 km above the crater rim, visible at 1621 on 4 April. Material was ejected 500-900 m away from the crater. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 5-level scale).

Asosan | Kyushu (Japan) : JMA reported that eruptive activity at Asosan was recorded during 9-16 March. Gray-to-white ash plumes rose as high as 1 km above the crater rim and caused ashfall in areas downwind. The sulfur dioxide emission rate was high; the rate on 2 April was 1,900 tons per day. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-5).

Dukono | Halmahera (Indonesia) : Based on satellite and wind model data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 1-7 April ash plumes from Dukono rose to 1.8-2.4 km (6,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted in multiple directions. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4), and the public was warned to remain outside of the 2-km exclusion zone.

Ebeko | Paramushir Island (Russia) : Volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island), about 7 km E of Ebeko, observed explosions during 29 and 31 March and 1-2 April that sent ash plumes up to 2.2 km (7,200 ft) a.s.l. Ash plumes drifted NE and E, causing ashfall in Severo-Kurilsk on 1 April. A thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images during 30-31 March. The Aviation colour Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-colour scale).

Ebeko | Paramushir Island (Russia) : Volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island), about 7 km E of Ebeko, observed explosions during 29 and 31 March and 1-2 April that sent ash plumes up to 2.2 km (7,200 ft) a.s.l. Ash plumes drifted NE and E, causing ashfall in Severo-Kurilsk on 1 April. A thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images during 30-31 March. The Aviation colour Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-colour scale).

Ibu | Halmahera (Indonesia) : The Darwin VAAC reported that on 2 April an ash plume from Ibu rose to 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW based on satellite images and weather models. On 7 April an ash plume rose to 1.8 km (6,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4), and the public was warned to stay at least 2 km away from the active crater, and 3.5 km away on the N side.

Karangetang | Siau Island (Indonesia) : PVMBG reported that during 30 March-5 April lava continued to effuse from Karangetang’s Main Crater (S), traveling as far as 1.8 km down the Nanitu, Pangi, and Sense drainages on the SW and W flanks. Sometimes dense white plumes rose up to 300 m above the summit; foggy weather occasionally prevented observations. Incandescence from both summit craters was visible at night. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4).

Klyuchevskoy | Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that Strombolian activity at Klyuchevskoy was visible during 27 March-3 April, and a bright thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images those same days except for 1 April. Vulcanian activity was visible during 29-20 March; ash plumes drifted as far as 455 km E and NE at altitudes of 5.5-6 km (18,000-19,700 ft) a.s.l. on those same days. The Aviation colour Code remained at Orange.

Kuchinoerabujima | Ryukyu Islands (Japan) : JMA reported that during 30 March-3 April white plumes rose 500 m above the rim of Kuchinoerabujima’s Shindake Crater. Sulfur dioxide emissions were at high levels. Very small eruptive events during 5-6 April generated plumes that rose 900 m and merged into weather clouds. The Alert Level remained at 3 (the middle level on a scale of 1-5).

Merapi | Central Java (Indonesia) : PVMBG and BPPTKG reported that incandescence from Merapi’s summit crater was visible at night and in the morning during 30 March-5 April. White plumes with variable densities rose as high as 600 m above the summit. An eruption at 1510 on 2 April generated an ash plume that rose 3 km above the summit. The morphology of the lava dome in the summit crater changed slightly based on a comparison of photos (taken from the DELES 3 station, SW) from 15 March to 2 April. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4), and residents were warned to stay outside of the 3-km exclusion zone.

Nevados de Chillan | Chile : The Buenos Aires VAAC reported that during 1-2 and 4-6 April ash plumes from Nevados de Chillán rose to altitudes of 3.7-4.3 km (12,000-14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NE, E, and SE, based on webcam and satellite images.

Rincon de la Vieja | Costa Rica : OVSICORI-UNA reported that occasional low-frequency and low-amplitude volcanic earthquakes were ongoing at Rincón de la Vieja. A steam explosion was recorded at 0240 on 1 April. An eruption at 0824 on 4 April generated a plume that rose 1 km above the crater rim. Continuous activity during part of 6-7 April produced emissions rising 50 m above the crater rim.

Sangay | Ecuador : IG reported a high level of activity at Sangay during 1-7 April. Weather clouds often prevented visual observations of the volcano; according to Washington VAAC notices ash plumes rose 570 m above the summit and drifted NW, W, and SW during 2-4 April. Signals indicating lahars were recorded by the seismic network on 2 and 5 April. Incandescent blocks were seen descending the S flank during a break in cloud cover on 4 April.

Semisopochnoi | United States : On 1 April AVO reported that seismic, infrasound, and satellite data collected during the previous two weeks indicated no signs of eruptive activity at Semisopochnoi; the Aviation colour Code was lowered to Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level was lowered to Advisory. A crater lake and robust steam plume were both identified in recent satellite images.

Sheveluch | Central Kamchatka (Russia) : KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Sheveluch was identified in satellite images during 27 March-3 April. The Aviation colour Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-colour scale).

Shishaldin | Fox Islands (USA) : AVO reported elevated seismicity at Shishaldin during 1-7 April characterized by weak continuous tremor and occasional low-frequency earthquakes. The webcam recorded steam plumes rising from the summit crater on 1 April. Weakly elevated surface temperatures were visible in satellite images on a few days. The Volcano Alert Level remained at Watch and the Aviation colour Code remained at Orange.

Suwanosejima | Ryukyu Islands (Japan) : JMA reported that during 27 March-3 April incandescence from Suwanosejima’s Ontake Crater was visible nightly. An eruptive event on 2 April produced a grayish-white plume that rose 800 m above the crater rim; ringing sounds were noted in a village 4 km SSW. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a 5-level scale).

Yasur | Vanuatu : Based on webcam images and information from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), the Wellington VAAC reported that during 2-3 April low-level ash plumes from Yasur rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N and SE. Ashfall was confirmed on the SSW parts of the island.

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