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The last major eruption was may 18th 1980, Mount Mt.Helens is 300,000 years old and dozens of individual major eruptions have been documented by scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Yahoo! News Search Results for Volcano Eruption Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:18:01 +0100

Volcano’s Eruption Creates Colorful U.S. Sunsets (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)

Many people in the United States and Europe are seeing gorgeous lavender sunsets lately thanks to the eruption more than two weeks ago of Russia’s Sarychev Peak volcano.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:10:42 GMT

Volcano Eruption From Space: Sarychev Filmed By Space Station (VIDEO) (The Huffington Post)

The Sarychev Volcano, located on an island off Japan erupts on June 12, 2009. The video was captured from the International Space Station.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:20:57 GMT

Volcano’s Eruption Creates Colorful U.S. Sunsets (Fox News)

The volcano blew its top June 12, generating a remarkable shock wave in the atmosphere seen in a photo taken by astronauts.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:44:21 GMT

Pacific volcano eruption paints local skies (The Clay County Advocate-Press)

Tuesday night’s sunset, visible from Hickory Hills Lane north of Flora was a vivid one with the disc sinking below the horizon amid a sea of fiery oranges and reds.

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:20:20 GMT

Jim McKee: Ionia Volcano a hot topic in 1800s (Lincoln Journal Star)

The first recorded mention of the Ionia Volcano in Dixon County was in 1804, when Lewis and Clark noted “burning bluffs … about 190 feet high … lately on fire and is yet verry Hott Great appearance of Coal.”

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:32:25 GMT

UB Geologists to Help Communicate the Dangers of Colombian Volcano (UB Reporter)

BUFFALO, N.Y. — During the past decade, residents of Pasto, Colombia, and neighboring villages near Galeras, Colombia’s most dangerous volcano, have been threatened with evacuation, but compliance varies.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:12:59 GMT

Scientists lower Redoubt threat level as volcano quiets (Anchorage Daily News)

After months of remaining on high alert, scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory say they are beginning to believe that Redoubt volcano’s 2009 eruption might be fizzling to a close.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:52:22 GMT

Volcano experts say eruptions at Alaska’s Mount Redoubt have ceased, lower threat level (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Volcano Observatory is lowering the alert level for Mount Redoubt roughly three months after an eruption disrupted air traffic and sent mud flows toward an oil terminal.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:58:34 GMT

UB geologists to help communicate the dangers of Colombian volcano (EurekAlert!)

( University at Buffalo ) During the past decade, residents of Pasto, Colombia, and neighboring villages near Galeras, Colombia’s most dangerous volcano, have been threatened with evacuation, but compliance varies. With each new eruption Colombian officials become increasingly concerned about the safety of the residents who live within striking there. Now, geologists from the University at …

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:13:26 GMT

Scientists lower Alaska volcano threat level (KHQ Spokane)

Associated Press - June 30, 2009 4:53 PM ET ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Volcano Observatory is lowering the alert level for Mount Redoubt roughly three months after an eruption…

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:05:08 GMT

Volcano Live News - John Seach Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:40:36 +0100

Chaitén Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Eruptive activity continues at Chaiten volcano in Chile. Over the past week there has been a decrease in earthquake number and magnitude, with 17 earthquakes recorded per day. Ash emissions rise 1.5 km above the summit. A lava dome continues to grow in the summit crater, which may collapse generating ash and block flows in the adjacent valleys. Dome growth is mostly in the western side of the

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:40:36 +0100

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii - John Seach

A collapse occurred at the summit vent in Kilauea volcano, Hawaii on 30th June. The collapse occurred at 1:38 PM (Hawaiian Standard Time) Tuesday afternoon, and blocked the summit vent. The event produced a brown plume, booming noises, and ground shaking which was felt at Hawaii Volcano observatory and Jaggar Museum. Between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, a section of the floor of Halemaumau Crater

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:55:27 +0100

Chaitén Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Between 27th May and 2nd June there was steady growth in the lava dome at Chaiten volcano in Chile. Block and ash flow continued inside the crater, and was sometimes visible from Chaiten town. The eruption of Chaiten volcano remained unchanged, with a column of gas and ash rising up to 1.5 km above the dome complex. The persistence of block and ash flow indicates that dome growth continues,

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:47:58 +0100

Llaima Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Since 28th May there have been weak explosions at Llaima volcano in Chile. The main crater remains obstructed, and there is an opening of a fissure on the eastern flank of the volcano. Activity remains variable at Llaima volcano with the possibility of ash emissions, lava flows, and pyroclastic flows. The volcano remains at alert level YELLOW.More on Llaima Volcano…

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:47:15 +0100

Karangetang Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

An eruption occurred at Karangetang volcano, Indonesia on 31st May. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from near the volcano, due to fears of pyroclastic flows. The volcano is located at the northern end of Siau island, north of Sulawesi.More on Mt Karangetang Volcano…

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:06:37 +0100

Harrat Lunayyir volcano, Saudi Arabia - John Seach

A series of earthquakes occurred near Harrat Lunayyir volcano in north east Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 19th May 2009. The largest earthquake measured magnitude 5.7. The earthquakes produced cracks in the ground. A total of 2,289 people, including 326 families, were evacuated from a 20 km radius around the volcano, 240 km north of Madinah. Evacuees were housed in Yanbu. The evacuations took place as

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:23:42 +0100

Chaitén Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Dome growth continues in the summit crater at Chaiten volcano, Chile. The surface morphology of the dome is complex and uneven. The central pinnacle of the dome has broken into three main blocks. The tallest spine is 100 m high. Continuing rapid growth of the dome creates a collapse risk with the subsequent hazard of block and ash flow down the Chaiten River valley. Seismic activity remains high

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:42:35 +0100

Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo - John Seach

There have been some reports in the media about a possible flank eruption at Nyiragongo volcano. These reports may be incorrect. There has been an active lava lake in the summit crater at Nyiragongo volcano for several years. Satellite hotspot images of the lava lake regularly produce pixels which are subject to positional errors. It is unlikely that a flank eruption at Nyiragongo would go

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:17:47 +0100

Krakatau Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

Eruptions are continuing at Krakatau volcano in Indonesia from a crater on the SW side of the cone. A volcanic ash advisory from Darwin VAAC reported ash to 10,000 drifting NW of the volcano. Today the level of alert at Krakatau was raised from Waspada (Level 2) to Siaga (Level 3), out of a maximum level 4. A renewed period of eruptions began at Krakatau on 19th March 2009, when 19 explosions

Wed, 06 May 2009 14:07:25 +0100

Rinjani Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

An increase in seismic activity has been reported at Rinjani volcano in Indonesia. On 2nd May there were three explosion earthquakes recorded. A white plume was emitted 1000 m above the eruption point. The alert level at the volcano has been raised from Normal (Level I) to Waspada (Level II). The summit has been closed to climbers. Residents need to beware of lahars.More on Rinjani Volcano…

Sat, 02 May 2009 15:47:33 +0100

Descabezado Grande Volcano, Chile - John Seach

On 28th April 2009 there were reports of fumaroles on the northern sector of Descabezado Grande volcano, at various times of the day. Photos taken from Armerillo, 33 km SW of the volcano, showed elevated fine pale brown emissions from NE flank of the volcano. The emissions may have been from minor eruptive activity, or gravitational collapse of material from northeastern slopes of the crater.More

Fri, 01 May 2009 23:36:52 +0100

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii - John Seach

Lava is beginning to return to the summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Seismic tremor and summit earthquakes have been accompanied by a glow at the vent in Halema`uma`u crater. Lava remains deep inside the vent but increased glow followed earthquake activity below south caldera. Sulphur dioxide emission rates at the summit remain elevated. Lava continues to flow through tubes to the ocean at

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:53:05 +0100

Chaitén Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Seismic activity at Chaiten volcano in Chile remains high, with earthquakes reaching a maximum magnitude 4.5. Dome growth continues in the summit crater. Ash emissions rose to a height of 1.5 km above the crater. During the week of 15-21 April, there were only two days where the summit was cloud free. The volcano remains on the highest alert level - RED.More on Chaitén Volcano…

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:08:51 +0100

Slamet Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

Slamet volcano in Indonesia has begun erupting this week. The number of explosion earthquakes detected were 49 on 19th April, 97 on 20th April, 163 on 22nd April, and 52 yesterday. Emissions were visible rising 800 m above the summit. Slamet volcano was raised to level 3 alert (Siaga), and the summit has been closed to climbers.More on Slamet Volcano…

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:33:21 +0100

Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo - John Seach

An increase in volcanic seismic activity has been detected at Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since January 2009, recurrent seismic swarms have been detected at Rusayo seismic station. The volcanic earthquakes have come mainly from Nyiragongo volcano, which contains an active lava lake. According to a report by scientists from the volcano observatory in Goma the same signs

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:59:12 +0100

Nyamuragira Volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo - John Seach

Seismic activity has increased near Nyamuragira volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to scientists at Goma Volcano Observatory, Nyamuragira volcano will be in eruption in the next two or three months.More on Nyamuragira Volcano…

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:57:56 +0100

Earthquake in Kurile Islands (Mw 6.6) - John Seach

A large earthquake (magnitude 6.6) occurred in the Kurile Islands, Russia on Sunday 19th April 2009 at 07:17 am local time. The epicentre occurred 40 km SSE of an unnamed submarine volcano which last erupted in 1972. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred in almost the same location 12 days ago, on 7th April 2009. Active volcanoes within a 100 km radius of the earthquake epicentre include Kolokol,

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:51:04 +0100

Pagan Volcano, Mariana Islands - John Seach

Pagan volcano erupted black ash and steam on 16th April 2009. The Aviation Color Code for Pagan volcano was raised to Yellow. There are no monitoring instruments installed on Pagan. Monitoring is by satellite and ground observers. Pagan volcano is located 173 nautical miles north of Saipan. The island contains two stratovolcanoes connected by a narrow isthmus.More on Pagan volcano…

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:13:10 +0100

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii - John Seach

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the south flank of Kilauea volcano on 14th April at 12:44 pm local time. The epicentre was 14 km south of the town of volcano, near Hilina Pali. Kilauea summit recorded weak deflation after the earthquake. In the past 25 years there have been 3 earthquakes over magnitude 5 in the same area of the volcano. There has been no change in eruptive activity at Kilauea

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:42:08 +0100

Chaitén Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Seismic activity has increased at Chaiten volcano since 8th April 2009. The trend increased further from 11-12 April with earthquakes up to magnitude 4.5 recorded. The increased number of earthquakes is associated with growth of the summit lava dome. Dome collapse remains a hazard, and may generate ash and block flows which can affect the valleys below the summit. The volcano remain on the

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:01:28 +0100

Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos Islands - John Seach

A new eruption began at Fernandina volcano on 10th April 2009 at 2200 hr. The seismic station at Puerto Ayora did not record any earthquakes associated with the eruption. The eruption was observed by rangers from Galapagos National Park, and a tourist boat in the early hours of Saturday morning (local time). An eruption column with low ash content was visible on satellite images extending 300 km

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:45:59 +0100

Llaima Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Llaima volcano in Chile erupted on Friday 3rd April after several months of low seismic activity. On 2nd April at 16:00 hrs (local time) there was an increase in amplitude and frequency of long period earthquakes reaching 45 to 60 per hour. This increase in seismicity remained constant until 18:00 hrs on 3rd April, and then evolved to a continuous seismic tremor of low frequency. The slight

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:57:01 +0100

Rabaul Volcano, Papua New Guinea - John Seach

Eruptions continue at Rabaul volcano in Papua New Guinea. During the week of 27th March to 2nd April there were occasional strong ash emissions from Tavurvur crater, accompanied by roaring noises. A crater glow was visible at night. Ash fell over Rabaul town on 2nd April, and drifted SE on other days. Generally, deflation was measured at the caldera, but there were periods of inflation during the

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:58:25 +0100

Krakatau Volcano, Indonesia

Eruptions are occurring at Krakatau volcano in Indonesia. Eruption plume reached a height of 2.7 km and extended 160 km south of the volcano today.More on Krakatau Volcano…

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:17:25 +0100

Krakatau Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

Activity has increased at Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia. Between 19-23 March 2009, an average of 6 shallow volcanic earthquakes were measured per day, compared to 2 per day over the past year. On 24th March, 31 shallow volcanic earthquakes were measured, and 62 earthquakes on 25th March, when visual observations showed white-gray emissions rising 400 m above the crater. Anak Krakatau remains

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:06:46 +0100

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