Sabancaya volcano (Peru): likely phreatic explosion on 9 August 2014
Thu, 14 Aug 2014, 16:24 | BY: T
The seismic signal showing the explosion at Sabancaya on Saturday
The explosion signal is the first since the beginning of the crisis, which began in February 2013.
Most likely, the explosion was a phreatic event, i.e. caused by overheated ground water without involvement of fresh magma.
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Wed, 13 Aug 2014, 06:00
Sabancaya volcano (Peru) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 August-19 August 2014 (Continuing Activity)
On 13, 17, and 18 August the Buenos Aires VAAC reported volcanic ash at Sabancaya based on satellite, remote camera, and pilot reports. ... Read all
Wed, 6 Aug 2014, 06:00
Sabancaya volcano (Peru) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 August-12 August 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)
IGP reported that on 6 August there was increasing seismic and fumarolic activity at Sabancaya over the past four days. Fumarolic emissions increased, were white to blueish white and gray and rose to 3 km above the crater. On 9 August IGP reported an explosion that lasted 50 seconds at Sabancaya accompanied by increasing seismic activity including a strong increase in hybrid earthquakes. ... Read all
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