Nishino-Shima volcano (Izu Islands, Japan): lava flows continue to enlarge merged island
Mon, 6 Jan 2014, 13:37 | BY: T
Comparison of Nishino-shima between 28 Dec and 6 Jan (Japanese Coast Guard)
The image shows a comparison of two aerial photographs taken on 28 Dec and 6 Jan by the Japanese Coast Guard.
Most of the island's growth during the past days was by lava flows that formed and enlarged the lava delta to the SW, the currently lowest-lying area (which is the most natural place for new lava flows to head to). It can also be seen that the two vents first observed on 26 Dec are still active. At the moment, it is unclear whether strombolian activity is still occurring, but this seems likely.
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