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Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update: intermittent ash explosions

Sun, 28 Jun 2015, 10:26 | BY: T
Intermittent explosive eruptions continue. An explosion on Friday 26 June at 14:58 local time produced an plume that rose 2.8 km and caused light ash fall in nearby areas a local newspaper reported.
Another smaller explosion was reported yesterday evening (VAAC Washington).

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Wed, 24 Jun 2015, 06:00

Ubinas volcano (Peru) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 June-30 June 2015 (Continuing Activity)

Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP) Observatorio Volcanológico del Sur (OVS) reported that during 23-29 June seismic tremor at Ubinas, often associated with emissions, slightly increased compared to the previous week. Ash-and-gas plumes rose as high as 3 km above the crater base, drifting in multiple directions, and four explosions were detected during 24-27 June. ... Read all
Mon, 22 Jun 2015, 12:36

Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update: new explosions, ash emissions

Eruption of Ubinas volcano today
A new phase of intermittent explosions and associated ash emissions from the volcano started Saturday evening (20 June). ... Read all
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Ubinas volcano
Stratovolcano 5672 m (18,609 ft)
Peru, -16.36°S / -70.9°W
Current status: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5) Ubinas volcano eruptions:
2014-16, 2009-2010, 2006-08, 1969, 1956, 1951, 1937, 1907, 1906, 1869, 1867, 1865, 1862, 1830, 1826(?), 1784, 1677, 1662, 1600, 1550 ± 50y
Typical eruption style
Explosive