Volcanoes

Mt Etna erupts in Sicily with 100 metre-high lava fountains

Stuff
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:04 UTC

Mt Etna erupts on December 13

Mt Etna has erupted in Sicily, Italy with 100 metre-high lava fountains.

The South East crater began erupting at 9.20pm on Sunday (local time, 9.20am Monday NZT), according to volcanodiscovery.com.

The website estimated lava from the volcano was reaching heights of more than 100m, while red lava and plumes of smoke was filmed from a distance by an observer.

The eruption was classified as a strombolian activity, which is when a volcano erupts causing a shower of lava fragments, according to GNS Science.

In an update from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Italy, it said there was a "significant decrease in the explosive activity at the South East crater".

Eurasia's tallest active volcano ERUPTS & spews lava in stunning footage from Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula

RT
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:03 UTC

© Reuters / NASA
The Klyuchevskoy volcano in Kamchatka, Russia is seen in a radar image captured aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavor, October 3, 1994.

The Klyuchevskoy volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula - the most active in the country and the tallest of its type in all of Eurasia - has erupted again, continuing a period of heightened activity over recent years.

In remarkable footage, it can be seen spouting lava and a thick column of ash into the night sky over the remote region, which borders the Pacific Ocean.

First reported by Russia's Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Group (KVERT), Tuesday night's eruption sent molten rock pouring down the volcano's southern slope, creeping for nearly a mile (1.5km) before solidifying. The discharge, which ejected a plume of ash over 4 miles (7km) high, was captured in a video obtained by RT's sister agency, Ruptly.

Yellow alert issued for Pelée volcano, Martinique

St. Lucia Times
Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:05 UTC

Martinique officials are urging people not to panic amid a rise to yellow alert for Mount Pelée Volcano.

They say despite an increase in seismic activity, no eruption is expected in the short term.

"No risk, no alert, no concern for the population," the Mayor of Saint-Pierre, Christian Rapha, was quoted by Martinique 1Ere as saying.

He noted that Soufrière in Guadeloupe has been classified in yellow since 1999.

Yellow is the third level of alert on a scale of 5, followed by the pre-alert in orange then the red alert.

Comment: More than 40 volcanoes are erupting right now with 5 major explosions in the last 3 days

More than 40 volcanoes are erupting right now with 5 major explosions in the last 3 days

Strange Sounds
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:15 UTC

Semeru volcanic eruption in Indonesia on Dec. 1st.

The volcanic activity is elevated these days, with 43 volcanoes currently erupting. Some are also preparing to explode.

If that sounds 'normal' for some of you, there have been at least 5 major explosions in the last 3 days... And that's a pretty high number, I would say.

Now, discover below these latest volcanic eruptions in pictures and videos:

Sakurajima volcano, Japan - Dec. 2nd

An explosion was registered at 11:55 a.m. JST with ballistic fragments being ejected and pounding the slopes.

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Strong eruption at Sakurajima volcano, Japan

Volcano Time-Lapse
YouTube
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:18 UTC

At 11:55 JST an explosion was registered. Ballistic fragments were pounding the slopes.

Comment: The recent uptick in volcanic and seismic activity continues! On Nov. 29th Earth-orbiting satellites detected the biggest solar flare in more than 3 years.

More explosions and lava flows at Volcan De Fuego, Guatemala

Volcano Time-Lapse
YouTube
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:01 UTC

Activity slowed after midnight. The feed is strong and steady. Thanks for watching!! A big thank you to Crelosa!

Comment: At the same volcano two days earlier: Explosions at Volcan De Fuego, Guatemala

Taal Volcano in the Philippines records 5 earthquakes in 24 hours

Zac Sarao
Inquirer.net
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:46 UTC

Five volcanic earthquakes were recorded in Taal Volcano in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Wednesday.

In its 8 a.m. volcano bulletin, Phivolcs said Taal Volcano also emitted steam-laden plumes at the main crater vents.

Weak to moderate degassing activity in Daang Kastila Trail were also recorded in the volcano.

The agency also noted that the northwestern part of the Taal Caldera still has inflation while the southwestern part showed no changes after the Taal eruption.

Semeru volcano erupts on Java, Indonesia

Menafn
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:42 UTC

About 550 people fled home as the Semeru volcano on Indonesia's main Java Island released incandescent lava and hot clouds on early Tuesday, according to the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency.

The agency spokesperson Raditya Jati said that 300 of these people fled to an observation post, and the rest stayed at shelters located in the Supiturang village.

The volcano, located in the Lumajang district of the East Java province, erupted at 1:23 a.m. local time on Tuesday. It released lava of up to 1 km and hot clouds of up to 11 km towards the Besok Kobokan area, southeast of the summit.

At 3:00 a.m. local time, rain fell with the rain water mixed with the volcanic ash around the observation post.

"We estimate this condition happened due to the quite strong potential hot lava," Jati said.

Comment: Two days earlier in the same region: Large ash content erupts from Ile Lewotolok volcano in Indonesia

Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Equatorial eruptions, electric petroglyphs and blizzards

Adapt 2030
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:17 UTC

Myth and legend come to the skies as plasma ropes follow Earths magnetic field lines and higher voltage interact with atoms and parts of Jacobs Ladder come to life. Equatorial eruption to 50,000 feet Indonesia and a blizzard in the USA.

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It looks like we are beginning to observe what the ancients recorded at times of global upheaval/climate shift. See: Symbols of Transition: Shifting sands unveil 'stick man' petroglyphs on Hawaii beach

Explosions at Volcan De Fuego, Guatemala

Volcano Time-Lapse
YouTube
Sat, 28 Nov 2020 11:11 UTC

Well, it seems Fuego is gearing back up. More explosions and larger. The feed was jumpy this morning.

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Volcanoes

Mt Etna erupts in Sicily with 100 metre-high lava fountains

Eurasia's tallest active volcano ERUPTS & spews lava in stunning footage from Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula

Yellow alert issued for Pelée volcano, Martinique

More than 40 volcanoes are erupting right now with 5 major explosions in the last 3 days

Strong eruption at Sakurajima volcano, Japan

More explosions and lava flows at Volcan De Fuego, Guatemala

Taal Volcano in the Philippines records 5 earthquakes in 24 hours

Semeru volcano erupts on Java, Indonesia

Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Equatorial eruptions, electric petroglyphs and blizzards

Explosions at Volcan De Fuego, Guatemala

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