Nishinoshima volcano (Pacific Ocean, Japan): highly elevated temperature
Thu, 26 Nov 2020, 08:43 |
Thermal image of Nishinoshima volcano confirms a highly elevated temperature of inner summit crater (image: JCG)
The crater of Nishinoshima volcano with near-constant degassing (image: JCG)
Strong fumarolic activity was observed in the inner summit crater.
The color of water, mostly brown to dark brown, was entering the sea with high acidity.
Source: Japan Coast Guard volcano activity update 26 November 2020
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