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Batu Tara volcano (Sunda Islands): ash eruptions continue

Sat, 12 Jun 2010, 07:35 |
Impressive strombolian and vulcanian activity continues at Batu Tara island. On June 10, 2010, an explosion produced an ash cloud rising to 8,000 ft (ca. 3 km).
(Source: VAAC Darwin)

Previous news

Wed, 9 Jun 2010, 06:00

Batu Tara volcano (Komba Island, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9 June-15 June 2010 (Continuing Activity)

Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 9 and 11-15 June ash plumes from Batu Tara rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-65 km W and NW. ... Read all
Wed, 2 Jun 2010, 06:00

Batu Tara volcano (Komba Island, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 2 June-8 June 2010 (Continuing Activity)

Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 2-7 June ash plumes from Batu Tara rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 20-65 km W, NW, and N. ... Read all
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Batu Tara volcano sat by (c) Google Earth View
Batu Tara volcano sat by (c) Google Earth View
Batu Tara volcano
Stratovolcano 748 m / 2,454 ft
Sunda Islands, Indonesia, -7.79°S / 123.58°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Batu Tara volcano eruptions:
2007-2011 (Oct), 2006, 1852
Typical eruption style
Explosive
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