Volcanos

Roundup of Global Volcanic Activity

Chirpoi (Kurile Islands, Russia): Satellite images showed a weak thermal anomaly over Snow volcano on 16 November.

Sinarka (Shiashkotan Island ): The alert level of the volcano was raised to Yellow. SVERT reported steam-and-gas emissions visible on satellite images. The plume drifted 40 km E on 11 November. The next day a weak thermal anomaly was detected. Gas-and-steam activity became more robust; emissions drifted NE. A weak thermal anomaly was again detected on 16 November.

Aso (Kyushu): Mild activity continues at the volcano. During 10-14 November, white plumes were seen rising 400 m and incandescence was visible from Nakadake Crater at night.