Monthly Archives: December 2007

SI/USGS Google Earth Volcano Layer

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

Take a trip to your favorite volcano – right from your computer!!!  Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program data for known or inferred Holocene volcanoes are now available as a Google Earth layer, displaying a photo (when available), geographic data, and links … Continue reading →

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Ubinas, Peru

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

Based on pilot reports, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that ash plumes from Ubinas rose to altitudes of 5.5-7 km (18,000-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE and SW during 24-25 December. Source: Buenos Aires Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) – … Continue reading →

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Tungurahua, Ecuador

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

IG reported that although visual observations were occasionally limited due to cloud cover, ash-and-steam and ash plumes from Tungurahua were observed and rose to altitudes of 6-8.5 km (19,700-28,000 ft) a.s.l. during 19-25 December. Plumes drifted SE, SW, and WNW. … Continue reading →

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Mount St. Helens, Washington, USA

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

Data from deformation-monitoring instruments indicated that during 19-25 December lava-dome growth at Mount St. Helens continued. Seismicity persisted at low levels, punctuated by M 1.5-2.5, and occasionally larger, earthquakes. Clouds occasionally inhibited visual observations. Source: Cascades Volcano Observatory – “Reports … Continue reading →

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Soufriére Hills, Montserrat, West Indies

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

MVO reported that during 17-24 December the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little, based on visual observations. Seismic activity was very low and low-level rockfall activity continued. Fumarolic activity on the N and E flanks of the dome … Continue reading →

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Santa María, Guatemala

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Santa María’s Santiaguito lava dome complex rose to an altitude of 5.2 km (17,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW on 21 December. Source: Washington Volcanic … Continue reading →

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Sakura-Jima, Japan

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that eruption plumes from Sakura-jima rose to an altitude of 2.7 km (9,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S during 23-24 December. Source: Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) – “Reports provided … Continue reading →

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Pacaya, Guatemala

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

According to CONRED, a 17 December INSIVUMEH report noted changes in Pacaya’s behavior. On 19 December, CONRED issued a bulletin noting that INSIVUMEH reported observations of white and blue “smoke” plumes. The plumes rose to an altitude of 2.8 km … Continue reading →

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Ol Doinyo Lengai, Tanzania

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

The Toulouse VAAC reported that an ash plume from Ol Doinyo Lengai was observed by visiting scientists on 20 December and rose to an unreported altitude. Source: Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) – “Reports provided courtesy of the Smithsonian’s … Continue reading →

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Kilauea, Hawai’i, USA

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Robert Peckyno

Based on overflights and web camera views, HVO reported that fissure segment D from Kilauea’s 21 July fissure eruption continued to feed perched lava ponds within a lava flow that frequently overflowed their channel edges during 19-25 December. Lava flowed … Continue reading →

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