Archive for June, 2007

Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Russia – John Seach

June 30, 2007

Explosive eruptions are occurring at Kliuchevskoi volcano in Kamchatka, Russia. Ash plumes have been observed rising to an altitude of 9 km (29,500 ft). Ash emissions more than 10 km (32,000 ft.) ASL may occur at any time and could affect international and low-flying aircraft according to the Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT).More on [...]

Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Russia – John Seach

June 30, 2007

Explosive eruptions are occurring at Kliuchevskoi volcano in Kamchatka, Russia. Ash plumes have been observed rising to an altitude of 9 km (29,500 ft). Ash emissions more than 10 km (32,000 ft.) ASL may occur at any time and could affect international and low-flying aircraft according to the Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT).More on [...]

Taal Volcano, Philippines – John Seach

June 24, 2007

Taal volcano in the Philippines showed signs of unrest today when two volcanic earthquakes measuring 2 and 3 were felt at Pira-piraso village. The seismic unrest was accompanied by rumbling around 2:30 am this morning. A total of eight volcanic earthquakes were measured by PHIVOLCS seismographs. There has been no change to the alert status [...]

Taal Volcano, Philippines – John Seach

June 24, 2007

Taal volcano in the Philippines showed signs of unrest today when two volcanic earthquakes measuring 2 and 3 were felt at Pira-piraso village. The seismic unrest was accompanied by rumbling around 2:30 am this morning. A total of eight volcanic earthquakes were measured by PHIVOLCS seismographs. There has been no change to the alert status [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

June 20, 2007

A new lava emission has occurred in the upper east rift zone at Kilauea volcano. The earthquake swarm over the past few days at the volcano resulted in a 250 m long fissure opening in the forest northeast of Kane Nui o Hamo, 6 km west of Pu`u `O`o vent, and close to Makaopuhi crater. [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

June 20, 2007

A new lava emission has occurred in the upper east rift zone at Kilauea volcano. The earthquake swarm over the past few days at the volcano resulted in a 250 m long fissure opening in the forest northeast of Kane Nui o Hamo, 6 km west of Pu`u `O`o vent, and close to Makaopuhi crater. [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

June 20, 2007

A new lava emission has occurred in the upper east rift zone at Kilauea volcano. The earthquake swarm over the past few days at the volcano resulted in a 250 m long fissure opening in the forest northeast of Kane Nui o Hamo, 6 km west of Pu`u `O`o vent, and close to Makaopuhi crater. [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

June 19, 2007

The earthquake swarm which began at Kilauea volcano on Sunday continues at a smaller rate. Today there was a swarm focus between Makaopuhi and Napau craters, further down rift than yesterday. Inflation of 70 cm has been measured across the east rift zone near Makaopuhi crater, and cracks have been observed between Mauna Ulu and [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

June 19, 2007

The earthquake swarm which began at Kilauea volcano on Sunday continues at a smaller rate. Today there was a swarm focus between Makaopuhi and Napau craters, further down rift than yesterday. Inflation of 70 cm has been measured across the east rift zone near Makaopuhi crater, and cracks have been observed between Mauna Ulu and [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

June 18, 2007

An earthquake swarm has been recorded in the upper east rift zone at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Most earthquakes were located between Pauahi and Makaopuhi craters. The National Park was closed to tourists along the Chain of Craters Road and parts of Crater Rim Drive as a precaution. Two centimeter cracks appeared the Chain of [...]