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Reventador volcano (Ecuador), activity update: steaming and ash emission

Thu, 19 Apr 2012, 07:04 | BY: T
eruption plume from Reventador on 18 April (photo: L. Gomezjurado / IG)
eruption plume from Reventador on 18 April (photo: L. Gomezjurado / IG)
Reventador continues to be mildly active with ongoing weak to moderate steam and ash emissions. The Instituto Geofísico reports a 2 km high column of steam and ash rising from Reventador volcano on 18 April. The ash cloud moved to the NW.
IG characterizes the actual activity level (visual and seismic activity) of Reventador "moderate". No major changes have been observed at the volcano in recent days.

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Wed, 18 Apr 2012, 06:00

Reventador volcano (Ecuador) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 18 April-24 April 2012 (Continuing Activity)

IG reported that on 18 April a plume with low ash content rose 2 km above Reventador's crater and drifted NW. A steam plume rose 100 m above the crater the next day. Weather conditions prevented observations during 20-23 April. ... Read all
Thu, 29 Mar 2012, 10:05

Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update: incandescence at crater, steaming, occasional small ash eruptions

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. ... Read all
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Reventador volcano
Stratovolcano 3562 m (11,686 ft)
Ecuador, -0.08°S / -77.66°W
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Reventador volcano eruptions:
1541, 1590, 1691, 1748, 1797, 1802, 1843, 1843, 1844, 1856, 1871, 1894, 1898-1906, 1912, 1926, 1929, 1936, 1944, 1955, 1957, 1960, 1972, 1973-74, 1976, 2002 (large eruption), 2004 (Nov) - 2005 (Jan), 2005 (June) - 2006 (March), 2008 (July) - ongoing
Typical eruption style
Explosive and effusive.
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