Veniaminof volcano (Alaska Peninsula, USA) activity update
Thu, 27 Jun 2013, 15:58 | BY: T
Effusive and weak explosive activity continue. Volcanic tremor and small explosions continue to be detected in seismic data and satellite data continue to show elevated surface temperatures at the intracaldera cone. A light colored plume is rising above the cone to just above the rim of the caldera to about 8,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level and at night, a persistent glow is visible. (AVO) - All news about: Veniaminof volcano
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Wed, 26 Jun 2013, 06:00
Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 26 June-2 July 2013 (New Activity / Unrest)
AVO reported that the ongoing low-level eruption of Veniaminof, characterized by lava effusion and emission of minor amounts of ash and steam, continued during 26 June-2 July, indicated by nearly continuous volcanic tremor and occasional small explosions detected by the seismic network. Satellite images showed elevated surface temperatures at the cinder cone inside the caldera consistent with lava effusion. During 26-30 June web camera images from Perryville (32 km SSE) showed a small light-colored plume rising above the cone to just above the rim of the caldera, and night time images showed persistent incandescence from the cone. ... Read all
Tue, 25 Jun 2013, 06:22
Veniaminof volcano (Alaska Peninsula, USA) activity update
Activity has continued over the past days with little changes. Direct observations are difficult, but for the first time, some incandescence from the central cone was observed on the webcams yesterday. This is likely due to the presence of a lava flow and/or spattering from a vent. ... Read all
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