Copahue volcano (Central Chile-Argentina) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 November-22 November 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)
Wed, 23 Nov 2022, 15:00 | BY: VN
Based on information from Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV), SERNAGEOMIN and SEGEMAR reported a minor increase of activity at Copahue. RSAM values based on volcanic tremor began to increase on 13 November. Weather conditions prevented views of the volcano during 13-14 November.On 15 November an increase in the magnitudes of tremor signals was accompanied by increased and denser gas emissions rising 200 m above El Agrio Crater. The emissions, seen in webcam images, were mostly whitish and contained particulate material. The Alert Level remained at Green (the lowest level on a four-color scale) and the public was reminded to stay 500 m away from the crater.
Sources: Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN), Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2022. Report on Copahue. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 16 November-22 November 2022. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
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