Kluichevskoi Volcano, Russia – John Seach

Two lava flows, each one kilometer long, have been reported at Kluichevskoi Volcano in Russia. At present the lava is not a threat to Klyuchi a town of 5000 people 32 km from the volcano. On Thursday, 100 earthquakes were recorded at the volcano and ash emissions to 500 m above the crater drifted 200 [...]

Kluichevskoi Volcano, Russia – John Seach

Two lava flows, each one kilometer long, have been reported at Kluichevskoi Volcano in Russia. At present the lava is not a threat to Klyuchi a town of 5000 people 32 km from the volcano. On Thursday, 100 earthquakes were recorded at the volcano and ash emissions to 500 m above the crater drifted 200 [...]

Home Reef Volcano, Tonga – John Seach

Pumice from the August 2006 eruption of Home Reef in Tonga has reached the east coast of Australia. Beaches in southern Queensland and Northern NSW have pumice at the high tide level. The pumice took 3 months to reach Vanuatu and 8 months to reach eastern Australia, 3400 km from the volcano.More on Home Reef [...]

Lopevi Volcano, Vanuatu – John Seach

Lopevi volcano in Vanuatu erupted today. Ash emissions of unknown height were reported at 11:33 am local time, and were observed by pilots and visible on satellite images. Ash drifted eastwards away from inhabited islands. A change in wind direction may send ash over populated areas. Lopevi is one of the most active volcanoes in [...]

Lopevi Volcano, Vanuatu – John Seach

Lopevi volcano in Vanuatu erupted today. Ash emissions of unknown height were reported at 11:33 am local time, and were observed by pilots and visible on satellite images. Ash drifted eastwards away from inhabited islands. A change in wind direction may send ash over populated areas. Lopevi is one of the most active volcanoes in [...]

Huila Volcano, Colombia – John Seach

Huila volcano in Colombia erupted yesterday forcing the evacuation of several thousand people. The volcano began erupting one month ago after being dormant for 452 years.More on Huila Volcano…

Huila Volcano, Colombia – John Seach

Huila volcano in Colombia erupted yesterday forcing the evacuation of several thousand people. The volcano began erupting one month ago after being dormant for 452 years.More on Huila Volcano…

Piton de la Fournaise Volcano (Reunion)

A sulphur dioxide cloud from the eruption of Piton de la Fournaise volcano has reached Australia, over 6000 km from the volcano. The cloud is dilute and no ash has been reported. Pilots have been asked to report anything unusual.More on Piton de la Fournaise Volcano…

Taal Volcano, Philippines – John Seach

Taal volcano in the Philippines has been showing signs of unrest. The crater is hot and bubbling and people have been advised to stay away. The crater lake is a popular tourist destination close to Manila. Taal volcano last erupted in 1977.More on Taal volcano…

Bulusan Volcano, Philippines – John Seach

Bulusan volcano in the Philippines erupted today sending ash 5 km high. The volcano had been quiet for three weeks and exploded without warning at 5:45 am local time. There is a 4 km permanent danger zone around the volcano.More on Bulusan Volcano…