Alaid volcano (Kurile Islands, Russia): new eruptive phase
Thu, 7 Jul 2016, 17:23 | BY: T
Aerial view of Alaid volcano (Image: L. Fugura / KVERT)
Heat signal from Alaid volcano (MIROVA)
A (rare) aerial image taken on 28 April shows the volcano's summit occupied by fresh lava, a new cinder cone and a breach in the southwestern crater wall with a lava flow tongue present on its slope beneath (visible by the steaming front).
The current thermal anomaly is almost certainly due to another phase of intense lava effusion, likely in the same location (although recent photographs would be need to confirm this).
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Wed, 6 Jul 2016, 06:00
Alaid volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 July-12 July 2016 (Continuing Activity)
KVERT reported that Strombolian activity at a new cinder cone in Alaid's summit crater was detected during 1-8 July, and lava flowed down the SW flank. Satellite images showed a daily thermal anomaly at the volcano, and ash plumes drifting 150 km SW during 3-4 July. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). ... Read all
Wed, 29 Jun 2016, 06:00
Alaid volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 June-5 July 2016 (Continuing Activity)
KVERT reported that moderate activity at Alaid continued during 24 June-1 July. Satellite images showed a thermal anomaly at the volcano during 28-30 June. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). ... Read all
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