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Michael volcano, South Sandwich Islands, UK: news & activity updates

Updated: Apr 18, 2024 13:38 GMT- refresh

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Island): a thermal anomaly in the summit crater continues

Mon, 9 Nov 2020, 09:54

A thermal anomaly in the summit crater at Michael volcano visible from satellite on 6 November (image: Sentinel 2)

A satellite image from 6 November shows that continuous elevated surface temperatures in the summit crater were identified. Read all

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 November-10 November 2020 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 4 Nov 2020, 06:00

Gas emissions from Michael volcano on Saunders Island were possibly visible in satellite images drifting NE on 24 October. A clear view of the crater on 6 November revealed a thermal anomaly on the crater floor. Weather clouds often obscure views of Michael. Read all

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 December-31 December 2019 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 25 Dec 2019, 06:00

Three distinct thermal anomalies in the summit crater of Michael on Saunders Island were identified in a satellite image acquired on 24 December. Satellite images from 29 November and 2 December showed similar anomalies. Read all

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE

Sun, 7 Apr 2019, 03:00

Satellite image of Michael volcano on 7 Apr 2019

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Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is) activity update: Renewed activity

Sat, 6 Apr 2019, 19:22

A small ash plume to 1.5km (5,000ft) detected by Buenos Aires VAAC. Previous activity was in January.

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: continuous ash emissions to 5000 ft (1500 m)

Sat, 6 Apr 2019, 14:45

Satellite image of Michael volcano on 6 Apr 2019

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM STLT DATA

Wed, 23 Jan 2019, 16:15

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Wed, 23 Jan 2019, 10:00

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Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Wed, 23 Jan 2019, 04:00

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Tue, 22 Jan 2019, 22:00

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: continuous ash emissions

Tue, 22 Jan 2019, 15:45

Satellite image of Michael volcano on 22 Jan 2019

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 July-10 July 2018 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 4 Jul 2018, 06:00

Satellite data acquired during 1 January-9 July periodically (a few times a month) showed volcanic plumes originating from Michael on Saunders Island. A thermal anomaly was last detected on 3 April 2018. Read all

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Michael volcano (Saunders Island, South Sandwich archipelago): significant hot spots indicate new activity

Mon, 28 Nov 2016, 15:04

MODIS hot spots on Saunders island during the past week (Univ. Hawaii)

A new eruption is likely underway at the remote volcano (also called like the whole island, Saunders). Since mid October, prominent heat signals coming from the summit of Michael cone can be retrieved on satellite data, but there are no direct (visual or other) observations. Read all

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is) activity update: possible intermittent ash emissions

Fri, 3 Jun 2016, 09:29

Possible ash emission from Michael volcano on Saunders Island 28 May 2016 (image: Terra/MODIS/NASA via South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog)

At least some intermittent mild eruptive activity might be continuing at the volcano. Read all

Michael volcano (South Sandwich Islands): new hot spot detected, suggesting volcanic activity

Sat, 3 Oct 2015, 08:29

A hot spot has been detected on Saunders Island on MODIS satellite data on 30 Sep. According to the South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog, this is most likely an indicator of volcanic activity on Mount Michael volcano. Read all

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 30 September-6 October 2015 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 30 Sep 2015, 06:00

The MODVOLC thermal alert system detected thermal anomalies over Michael's summit crater during 30 September-7 October (GMT time, local -2). Read all

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Michael volcano (South Sandwich Islands): new eruption

Mon, 31 Aug 2015, 16:21

NASA satellite image of Michael volcano (image: NASA via South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog)

One of the remotest active volcanoes is in eruption again. In a satellite image from 26 August 2015 obtained from the NASA's Earth Explorer program, the east flank of Mount Michael volcano can be seen stained grey which strongly indicates that an eruption took place.

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is) activity update

Wed, 23 Jan 2013, 11:05

No further hot spots have been noted recently on MODIS data. Status is set back to "green".

More thermal anomalies at Michael volcano, South Sandwich Islands

Thu, 15 Nov 2012, 09:46

The MODIS TERRA and AQUA satellites detected 4 thermal anomalies at Michael on 14 November suggesting that some significant activity has started there.

Thermal anomalies detected at Michael

Mon, 29 Oct 2012, 09:40

The MODVOLC (MODIS) has continued to detect thermal anomalies at Michael volcano, Antarctica. Read all

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Michael volcano (South Sandwich Islands): thermal hot spot at summit detected

Tue, 2 Oct 2012, 12:05

Hot spot at Michael volcano's summit on 2 Oct (MODIS, univ. Hawai'i)

A thermal hotspot was visible today on MODIS satellite imagery, suggesting that new activity is taking place, possibly a small lava lake forming as during periods of activity in recent years.

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 October-18 October 2005 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 12 Oct 2005, 06:00

The first MODVOLC alerts at Mount Michael since May 2003 recently began, indicating an increased level of activity in the island's summit crater (and presumed lava lake). The alerts occurred on 3, 5, and 6 October. Read all

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Michael volcano

Stratovolcano 990 m / 3,248 ft
South Sandwich Islands, UK, -57.78°S / -26.45°W
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)

Michael webcams / live data | News/Updates | Earthquakes

Michael volcano eruptions:
2016 (?), 2015, 2008 (?), 2006, 2001-03, 1995-98, 1823 (?), 1819
Typical eruption style
lava lake formation in summit crater

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Michael volcano, South Sandwich Islands, UK: news & activity updates

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Island): a thermal anomaly in the summit crater continues

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 November-10 November 2020 (New Activity / Unrest)

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 December-31 December 2019 (New Activity / Unrest)

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is) activity update: Renewed activity

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: continuous ash emissions to 5000 ft (1500 m)

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM STLT DATA

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: UNABLE TO DETECT

Michael Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: continuous ash emissions

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 July-10 July 2018 (New Activity / Unrest)

Michael volcano (Saunders Island, South Sandwich archipelago): significant hot spots indicate new activity

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is) activity update: possible intermittent ash emissions

Michael volcano (South Sandwich Islands): new hot spot detected, suggesting volcanic activity

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 30 September-6 October 2015 (New Activity / Unrest)

Michael volcano (South Sandwich Islands): new eruption

Michael volcano (United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is) activity update

More thermal anomalies at Michael volcano, South Sandwich Islands

Thermal anomalies detected at Michael

Michael volcano (South Sandwich Islands): thermal hot spot at summit detected

Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 October-18 October 2005 (Continuing Activity)

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