Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity

Bardarbunga (Iceland): No significant changes have occurred. The eruptive activity at Holuhraun continues at similar levels as during the previous days. Lava fountains were strong from the central vents on the main fissure this morning.

Karymsky (Kamchatka): Intermittent strombolian to vulcanian explosions continue from the volcano and produce ash plumes that sometimes are spotted on satellite imagery. A plume was reported this morning rising to 7,000 ft (2.1 km) altitude (Tokyo VAAC).

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): The explosive activity at the volcano has been elevated compared to most of the previous months. An average of 4-5 vulcanian explosions have been occurring daily. A strong eruption yesterday produced an ash plume that rose to 15,000 ft (4.5 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo).

Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): A small ash eruption occurred yesterday evening. An ash plume rose to approx 2 km altitude.