Suwanose-jima volcano (Tokara Islands, Japan): lava glow suggests strombolian activity
Sat, 9 Mar 2019, 10:29 | BY: T
Glow from the crater of Suwanose-jima volcano in Japan (image: JMA webcam)
The rarely visited volcano is known for its semi-persistent strombolian activity that has been going on for many decades.
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Wed, 6 Mar 2019, 06:00
Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 March-12 March 2019 (Continuing Activity)
JMA reported that crater incandescence at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater was visible at night during 1-8 March. Small events were occasionally recorded, generating plumes that rose as high as 600 m above the crater rim. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a 5-level scale). ... Read all
Wed, 27 Feb 2019, 06:00
Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 February-5 March 2019 (Continuing Activity)
JMA reported that crater incandescence at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater was visible at night during 22 February-1 March. Small events were occasionally recorded, generating plumes that rose as high as 900 m above the crater rim. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a 5-level scale). ... Read all
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