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More thermal anomalies at Michael volcano, South Sandwich Islands

Thu, 15 Nov 2012, 09:46 09:46 AM | BY: VOLCANOBULLETIN
The MODIS TERRA and AQUA satellites detected 4 thermal anomalies at Michael on 14 November suggesting that some significant activity has started there.

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Mon, 29 Oct 2012, 09:40

Thermal anomalies detected at Michael

The MODVOLC (MODIS) has continued to detect thermal anomalies at Michael volcano, Antarctica. Read all
Tue, 2 Oct 2012, 12:05

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

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. ... Read all
Wed, 12 Oct 2005, 06:00

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

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
Michael volcano
Stratovolcano 990 m / 3,248 ft
South Sandwich Islands, UK, -57.78°S / -26.45°W
Current status: restless (2 out of 5) 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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