Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo – John Seach

Travel to Nyiragongo is currently not possible due to the worsening security situation. The United Nations says a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis is being created in the area around Goma. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the rebels’ four-day offensive was “creating a humanitarian crisis of catastrophicdimensions and threatens dire consequences on a regional scale.” Rebels advanced [...]

Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo – John Seach

Travel to Nyiragongo is currently not possible due to the worsening security situation. The United Nations says a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis is being created in the area around Goma. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the rebels’ four-day offensive was “creating a humanitarian crisis of catastrophicdimensions and threatens dire consequences on a regional scale.” Rebels advanced [...]

Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo – John Seach

Travel to Nyiragongo is currently not possible due to the worsening security situation. The United Nations says a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis is being created in the area around Goma. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the rebels’ four-day offensive was “creating a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic
dimensions and threatens dire consequences on a regional scale.” Rebels advanced [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

Lava has resumed flowing into the sea at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Lava is moving through tubes from the east rift zone to the sea. Surface lava was visible in the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision on Tuesday evening. A small amount of ash is being emitted from Halemaumau vent at the summit of Kilauea.More on [...]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii – John Seach

Lava has resumed flowing into the sea at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Lava is moving through tubes from the east rift zone to the sea. Surface lava was visible in the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision on Tuesday evening. A small amount of ash is being emitted from Halemaumau vent at the summit of Kilauea.
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In Harms Way – Chaiten Volcano Expedition – John Seach

John Seach was the first scientist to climb to the summit of Chaiten Volcano in Chile after the great eruption of 2008. The expedition was filmed for the tv series “In Harms Way”. For viewers in the USA, the programme will be showing on the CW Channel this Sunday 2nd November 2008 at 7:00 pm.
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Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala – John Seach

Lava flows are occurring at Pacaya volcano in Guatemala. Seven lava flows originate from a location on the SW flank of the volcano. Seismic activity consists of harmonic tremor and surface earthquakes from gas exhalations. Strombolian eruptions are possible from the crater.More on Pacaya Volcano…

Klyuchevskoy Volcano, Russia – John Seach

Eruptions intensified at Klyuchevskoy volcano in Kamchatka on 16th October 2008. Ash and gas were erupted high above the volcano. Incandescence is becoming more intense indicating new lava is appearing in the crater. The eruption poses a mudflow risk caused by melting snow. There were Strombolian eruptions on 8th October 2008 when moderate explosive eruption [...]

Klyuchevskoy Volcano, Russia – John Seach

Eruptions intensified at Klyuchevskoy volcano in Kamchatka on 16th October 2008. Ash and gas were erupted high above the volcano. Incandescence is becoming more intense indicating new lava is appearing in the crater. The eruption poses a mudflow risk caused by melting snow. There were Strombolian eruptions on 8th October 2008 when moderate explosive eruption [...]

Galeras Volcano, Colombia – John Seach

There has been a significant increase in seismic activity at Galeras Volcano in Colombia. Between 6-12 October there was a four-fold increase in daily long-period earthquakes compared to September. Over the past week, white emissions were visible to a height of 2300 m above the crater. A lava dome continues to grow in the crater. [...]