Reventador volcano (Ecuador) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 21 March-27 March 2012 (Continuing Activity)
Wed, 21 Mar 2012, 06:00 | BY: VN
IG reported that during 21-25 March storm clouds prevented observations of Reventador. During 25-26 March incandescence from a high part of the volcano was observed. On 26 March a steam emission rose 500 m above the crater.Based on analysis of satellite imagery and seismic data, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume drifted 25 km NNW on 26 March. Later that day the ash had dissipated and seismicity decreased.
Sources: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG), Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2012. Report on Reventador. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 21 March-27 March 2012. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
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