Suwanosejima volcano (Tokara Islands, Japan): increased ash emissions
Mon, 3 Aug 2015, 16:16 | BY: T
The volcano's activity seems to have increased since around 30 July. On Saturday 1 Aug, explosions had produced an ash plume that was visible on satellite images (VAAC Tokyo).Incandescence is not visible on webcam images, but this is probably due to dust/mist/ash covering the lens.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2015, 06:00
Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 July-4 August 2015 (New Activity / Unrest)
Based on JMA notices, satellite-image analyses, and pilot observations, the Tokyo VAAC reported that ash plumes from Suwanosejima rose to altitudes of 2.1-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E, SW, and W during 30-31 July and 4 August. On 2 August an ash plume rose to an altitude of 4 km (13,000 ft) a.s.l. ... Read all
Sat, 25 Apr 2015, 08:46
Suwanose-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) activity update
Several ash plumes were reported by VAAC Tokyo during the past days. Read all
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