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MODIS hot spot data (past 7 days) for Pavlov volcano (ModVolc, Univ. Hawaii)
Friday, May 17, 2013
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): It seems that the latest cycle of increased activity has ended: after several days of intense activity, culminating in larger explosions on 14 and 15 May, the volcano has been "taking a rest" lasting about 2 days. This morning, only a small explosion was recorded. ... [more]
Ash emissions from Galeras on 16 May (INGEOMINAS)
A small series of ash emissions occurred in the morning of 16 May, following a weak increase in seismic activity during the past week. [more]
View of Pavlof, May 14, 2013. Photo courtesy of pilot Theo Chesley. (AVO)
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Pavlov (Alaska Peninsula, USA): The eruption continues. The volcano produces a lava flow on the northwest flank. Interaction of the lava flow and ice, producing debris flows, as well as possible explosions at the vent produce a steam-ash plume rising up to about 20,000 ft. above sea level. ... [more]
View of Pavlof, May 14, 2013. Photo courtesy of pilot Theo Chesley. (AVO)
The eruption continues. The volcano produces a lava flow on the northwest flank. Interaction of the lava flow and ice, producing debris flows, as well as possible explosions at the vent produce a steam-ash plume rising up to about 20,000 ft. above sea level. ... [more]
Current seismic recording at Tungurahua (RETU station, IGPEN)
The volcano has calmed down a bit compared to the previous week, which is also apparent on recent seismograms. No recent explosions or ash falls were reported. [more]
Strombolian activity has returned or increased and is now ejecting incandescent material to heights of 100 m. Seismic data seem currently not available from INSIVUMEH's website. [more]
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Relatively strong explosions occurred last night (at 20:21 h local time 14 May) and this morning at 01:46 h (local time). Both eruptions generated columns of steam and ash rising 3 km and the latter explosion ejected incandescent fragments over all the volcano flanks to maximum distances of 1,500 m. ... [more]
Seismic signal  from Stromboli this morning (STR8 station, INGV)
Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): Activity has remained generally elevated and seems to have increased yesterday. Current seismic recordings show strong explosion signals and an increase in tremor. A small lava overflow is currently visible from the NE crater. ... [more]

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