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Soputan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Based on visual observations, CVGHM reported that on 6 October a “smoke” plume from Soputan rose to an altitude of 2.8 km (9,200 ft) a.s.l. and incandescent material was ejected 25 m above the summit. The Alert level was raised … Continue reading

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Soputan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

CVGHM reported that the eruption of Soputan during 6-7 June caused part of the crater wall to collapse creating an opening to the W, and the diameter of the crater to increase. Ash plumes generated on 6 June drifted NW, … Continue reading

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Soputan, Sulawesi, Indonesia

CVGHM reported that during May, deformation from Soputan was detected. During 1-6 June, seismicity increased. On 6 June, a pyroclastic flow possibly generated by a rockfall avalanche traveled about 1.5 km down the E flank. The Alert Level was raised … Continue reading

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