Karymsky volcano (Kamchatka) - tour potos Sep 2018
Images were taken during 11-14 Sep when we stayed in the volcanologists' station at remote Karymsky volcano as part of our Kamchatka volcano expedition. The volcano had a large eruption the morning before we arrived, and then remained more or less calm during our stay, with only intense steaming and some minor ash emissions. Glow from the crater and still warm bombs visible on infrared camera were seen during the first night.
See also: Jiri's video of the ash eruptions on 12 Sep
See also: Jiri's video of the ash eruptions on 12 Sep
Shortly before arriving, we pass the caldera lake Karymskoe lake (also known as Akademia Nauk), a ne... [info]
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The active cone of Karymsky volcano. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Wider-angle view of the active cone with the green tundra covering the eastern part of the caldera. ... [info]
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During the night 11-12 Sep, weak glow could still be seen from the cone, which had erupted a 4 km as... [info]
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The barren, ash-covered slopes of the main cone. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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On the way through small valleys leading towards the cone. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Part of our group on the hike to the base of the cone. We encountered numerous fresh bear traces in ... [info]
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A series of small to moderate ash eruptions starts in the evening of 12 Sep. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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The ash only rises a few hundred meters. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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As minutes pass, the sunlight gets weaker. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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The last rays of the sun now already below the horizon still reach part of the lazy steam and ash pl... [info]
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Blue hour, no more sunlight hits any part of the sky. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Also on 13 Sep, intermittent ash emissions of varying intensity continue. This time, wind has change... [info]
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Next to the hut, a remarkable field of red tundra can be admired. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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The small river next to the hut. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Small river and Karymsky volcano in background. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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