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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Thu, 21 Aug 2014, 15:27 | BY: T
Ash emissions were observed on satellite imagery this morning. An ash plume at estimated 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude extended 20 nautical miles to the north of the volcano.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2014, 06:00

Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 20 August-26 August 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 20-21 August a low-level plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 37 km NW and N. ... Read all
Wed, 6 Aug 2014, 06:00

Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 August-12 August 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 6 August a low level plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 1.8 km (6,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 93 km NE and that on 8 August a plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 83 km NE. ... Read all
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Dukono volcano
Complex volcano 1185 m (3,888 ft)
Halmahera (Indonesia), 1.68°N / 127.88°E
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Dukono volcano eruptions:
1933-ongoing (as of 2014), 1868(?), 1719, 1550
Typical eruption style
Explosive and effusive (lava flows)
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