Monthly Archives: November 2008

San Cristobal, Nicaragua

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

According to a news article, seismic activity from San Cristóbal increased on 14 and 17 November. The article also noted that INETER reported explosions and subsequent ash-and-gas emissions from the crater on 21 November. Ashfall was reported in areas to … Continue reading →

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Reventador, Ecuador

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

Inclement weather prevented observations of Reventador during 19-23 November. A seismic station situated on the NE flank of the central cone recorded a high number of rockfall signals that presumably originated from the active lava-flow fronts. Sources: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica … Continue reading →

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Nevado Del Huila, Colombia

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

INGEOMINAS reported an eruption of Nevado del Huila at 2145 on 20 November that destroyed part of a new lava dome that had formed during the previous months. The Alert Level was raised to Red (on a 4-color scale where … Continue reading →

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Manam, Papua New Guinea

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 20 November an ash plume from Manam rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted about 55 km NW. Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory … Continue reading →

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Kliuchevskoi, Kamchatka, Russia

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

KVERT reported that seismic activity at Kliuchevskoi was above background levels during 14-21 November and Strombolian activity continued. Video and visual observations showed that during 13-17 November gas-and-steam plumes containing a small amount of ash rose to an altitude of … Continue reading →

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Dukono, Halmahera, Indonesia

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 20 November an ash plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 110 km NW. Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre … Continue reading →

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Dalaffilla, Ethiopia

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

During 19-24 November, the MODIS satellite continued to detect thermal anomalies over the area near Dalaffilla and Alu volcanoes from the eruption that began on 3 November. Source: Hawai’i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP) Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) … Continue reading →

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Mount Etna on the BBC!

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

Martin Redfern, and the BBC Radio Science Unit, have just produced a terrific half-hour radio program about long-term monitoring on Etna!!     You can listen to the show online as a podcast at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/thematerialworld.shtml After a week, the url … Continue reading →

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Tungurahua, Ecuador

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

The IG reported little observed activity from Tungurahua during 5-11 November. Light ashfall was reported in Pillate (8 km W) and part of Riobamba (about 30 km S) on 4 November. Fumarolic activity was weak on 7 November and present … Continue reading →

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Suwanose-Jima, Ryukyu Islands, Japan

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Robert Peckyno

Based on pilot observations and analysis of satellite imagery, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 5 November an ash plume from Suwanose-jima rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE. The JMA indicated that during … Continue reading →

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