Erebus volcano (Antarctica) activity update: active lava lake in summit crater
Sat, 21 Jan 2012, 12:05 | BY: T
Eruption from the lava lake on 2 Jan 2012 (Erebus Volcano Observatory)
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Wed, 12 Oct 2005, 06:00
Erebus volcano (Antarctica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 October-18 October 2005 (Continuing Activity)
According to the Mt. Erebus activity log, several "small- to medium-sized" eruptions occurred during 12-18 October, with a "very large" eruption occurring on 14 October. The eruption sizes were based on comparisons of seismic data for known Erebus eruptions. ... Read all
Wed, 21 Nov 2001, 06:00
Erebus volcano (Antarctica) - Report for 21 November-27 November 2001 (Continuing Activity)
As of 23 November, frequent Strombolian eruptions (~1-10 per day) occurred from a persistent ~15-m-diameter summit lava lake at Erebus. In addition, infrequent small ash eruptions took place at a vent adjacent to the lava lake. ... Read all
Wed, 9 May 2001, 06:00
Erebus volcano (Antarctica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9 May-15 May 2001 (New Activity / Unrest)
Geologic Summary. Mount Erebus, the world's southernmost historically active volcano, overlooks the McMurdo research station on Ross Island. The 3,794-m-high Erebus is the largest of three major volcanoes forming the crudely triangular Ross Island. ... Read all
