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Sabancaya volcano (Peru): possible ash emission

Sat, 4 Oct 2014, 21:55 | BY: T
A pilot reported a volcanic ash plume yesterday at 20,000 ft (6 km) altitude, but it might have been confused with a weather cloud. Seismic activity at the volcano has been very low.

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Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 22:00

Sabancaya volcano (Peru) activity update

A pilot reported a volcanic ash plume today, but seismic activity has been low and webcam images showed only a steam / gas plume mixed with weather clouds that could have been mistaken for an ash plume (Buenos Aires VAAC). ... Read all
Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 06:00

Sabancaya volcano (Peru) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 September-30 September 2014 (Continuing Activity)

IGP and INGEMMET reported that during 24-30 September seismicity at Sabancaya remained elevated; long-period, volcano-tectonic, and hybrid earthquakes were detected. White gas emissions rose as high as 1 km above the crater and drifted SE. The plumes were grayish from ash on 26 and 29 September. ... Read all
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Sabancaya volcano
stratovolcano 5967 m / 19,577 ft
Peru, -15.78°S / -71.85°W
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Sabancaya volcano eruptions:
2016, 2015, 2014, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1990-95, 1988, 1986, 1784, 1750, <1595(?)
Typical eruption style
explosive and effusive
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