A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit 15 km NW of Pelee Volcano on 29th November 2007. The earthquake focus was located at a depth of 145 km. It is possible for earthquakes of this magnitude to disrupt volcanic systems. Pelee is one of the world’s most infamous volcanoes with a large eruption in 1902.More on Pelee [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Mt Pelee Volcano, Martinique – John Seach
November 30, 2007Mt Pelee Volcano, Martinique – John Seach
November 30, 2007A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit 15 km NW of Pelee Volcano on 29th November 2007. The earthquake focus was located at a depth of 145 km. It is possible for earthquakes of this magnitude to disrupt volcanic systems. Pelee is one of the world’s most infamous volcanoes with a large eruption in 1902.More on Pelee [...]
Karkar Volcano, Papua New Guinea – John Seach
November 28, 2007An increase in volcanic activity has been reported at Karakar volcano in Papua New Guinea. The volcano is currently unmonitored, but there has been an increase in thermal activity and gas emission from the SE and SW flanks of Bagiai cone, killing vegetation in the area. Residents of Kevasop village on the southwest of the [...]
Mt Etna Volcano, Italy – John Seach
November 25, 2007Explosive activity commenced at Mt Etna volcano at 5pm local time on Friday 23rd November. Activity intensified during the evening with lava fountains reaching a height of 300-400 m. This is the first activity at Mt Etna since 5th September.More on Mt Etna Volcano…
Mayon Volcano, Philippines – John Seach
November 25, 2007The Bicol region of the Philippines close to Mayon volcano has been spared the most damaging effects of Typhoon Mitag. The typhoon changed course yesterday morning, and veered NW towards Aurora and Quezon provinces. About midday Saturday, 96,000 evacuees from coastal villages and flood-prone areas in Albay province were given permission to return to their [...]
Anak Krakatau Volcano, Indonesia – John Seach
November 24, 2007Eruptions continue at Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia. The crater has increased in size, and ash emissions were reported today rising to 10,000 ft altitude.More on Krakatau volcano…
Long Island Volcano, Papua New Guinea – John Seach
November 24, 2007A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit 54 km south of Long Island Volcano in Papua New Guinea, on Thursday 22nd November at 6:48 pm local time. Minor damage was reported in the city of Lae, south of the epicentre. In 1660, Long Island volcano produced one of the largest explosive eruptions in New Guinea. The last [...]
Mayon Volcano, Philippines – John Seach
November 23, 2007Typhoon Mitag is heading for the Bicol region of the Philippines, raising the possibility of lahars and landslides at Mayon volcano. The typhoon is 400 km east of Bicol region and is expected to make landfall Saturday morning. Boulders and ash from eruptions at Mayon volcano last year may be washed down the slopes of [...]
Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach
November 22, 2007Two new lava flows have formed at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Yesterday, lava began flowing on the south side of a perched channel which has been active for the past few months. The change in flow caused the lava level to drop 10m in the perched channel. Residents of the Royal Gardens subdivision are advised [...]
Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach
November 22, 2007Two new lava flows have formed at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Yesterday, lava began flowing on the south side of a perched channel which has been active for the past few months. The change in flow caused the lava level to drop 10m in the perched channel. Residents of the Royal Gardens subdivision are advised [...]
