Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica): new phase of ash emissions
Thu, 16 Jun 2016, 15:31 | BY: T
Ash plume from Turrialba volcano today (RSN)
Eruptive activity at Turrialba today (RSN)
The activity has been near-continuous and producing a moderately large plume of ash drifting into westerly directions. Light ash fall is expected in downwind areas of the Valle Central.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2016, 06:00
Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 15 June-21 June 2016 (Continuing Activity)
OVSICORI-UNA reported that high-amplitude tremor at Turrialba began at 0145 on 16 June, accompanied by passive ash-and-gas emissions that rose 500 m above the crater. Tremor and emissions ceased at 0715. Emissions of ash and gas were again observed at 0805, for a brief 10-minute period, and at 1557. ... Read all
Wed, 8 Jun 2016, 06:00
Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 June-14 June 2016 (New Activity / Unrest)
OVSICORI-UNA reported that activity at Turrialba remained low during 8-9 June, characterized by minor degassing, along with small, sporadic long-period and low-frequency earthquakes. On 10 June at 0830 an explosion generated an ash plume that rose 500 m above the crater. Ash emissions and a few explosions continued until the afternoon; tremor levels decreased at 1415 and ash emissions ceased at 1457. ... Read all
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