Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka): strong explosion, ash plume to 33,000 ft altitude

Sat, 10 May 2014, 11:05 | BY: T

Explosion from Shiveluch volcano this morning

Although activity has been generally at comparably low levels during the past weeks, a strong explosion occurred this morning at the active lava dome and produced an ash plume that rose to approx. 33,000 ft (10 km) altitude.

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Wed, 7 May 2014, 06:00

Sheveluch volcano (Central Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 May-13 May 2014 (Continuing Activity)

KVERT reported that during 2-8 May lava-dome extrusion onto Shiveluch's SE flank was accompanied by ash explosions, incandescence, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. Satellite images showed a bright thermal anomaly daily. Video images showed ash plumes rising to altitudes of 7-9.5 km (23,000-31,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifting 60 km NW at 1150 on 13 May. ... Read all

Thu, 1 May 2014, 08:10

Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka) activity update

Steaming and ash emission from Shiveluch this morning (KVERT webcam)

Activity is currently relatively low, but the volcano continues to extrude viscous lava into the dome. Occasional small avalanches, explosions and strong steaming accompany this activity. ... Read all

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Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka): strong explosion, ash plume to 33,000 ft altitude

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Sheveluch volcano (Central Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 May-13 May 2014 (Continuing Activity)

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Sheveluch volcano (Central Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 30 April-6 May 2014 (Continuing Activity)

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Sheveluch volcano (Central Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 April-22 April 2014 (Continuing Activity)

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