Volcanic Activity For June 2015

  And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood and fire, and pillars of smoke.  Joel 2:30  KJV

Eruption news from Cleveland volcano:

Cleveland volcano (Alaska): new eruption

The Alaska Volcano Observatory detected that a new (so far minor) eruptive episode has started at the volcano recently: "Elevated surface temperatures have been detected in satellite images at the summit of Cleveland for the past week, and an image from June 14 shows very light ash cover on the volcano's upper flanks. Thus the volcano has entered a renewed period of unrest and we are raising the Color Code to Yellow and the Alert Level to Advisory. The increase in temperature at the summit is consistent with renewed growth of the small lava dome within the summit crater. The possibility of sudden explosions has increased." (AVO)

Cleveland volcano (Alaska): small explosions in early June

AVO reported earlier in June that an explosion from Cleveland on the evening of 5 June was detected on the Dillingham acoutstic infrasound array and at seismic stations at Korovin volcano. The brief event was similar to previous explosions at Cleveland, and generated a small detached plume with a weak ash signal observed in satellite imagery. The cloud was at an altitude of about 7.6 km (25,000 ft) a.s.l., had moved about 140 km SW, and rapidly dissipated. The last previous explosion at was 6 March, seen by residents of Nikolski who reported small ash puffs.

Volcanoes Today, 16 Jun 2015: Semeru volcano, Bulusan, Sinabung, Asama

Asama (Honshu): A small eruption occurred at the volcano this morning around 9am local time. The Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed light ash fall occurred in 4 km north of the volcano. A short phase of increased seismic activity preceded and accompanied the explosion. According to a news article, JMA scientists think that today's explosion will likely be followed by similar ones in the near future, but not lead to a larger scale eruption. There are no clear signs (such as deformation) of a major body of fresh magma is rising under the volcano. In that case, a possible scenario is that the eruption this morning is mostly phreatic in origin, i.e. driven by overheated ground water with no or little involvement of new magma. Bulusan (Luzon Island, Philippines): Two small steam-driven (i.e. phreatic) explosions occurred at the volcano this morning at 11:02 and 11:20 local time, PHILVOLCS reported. The first lasted 2 minutes and generated a steam and ash plume that rose 1 km and drifted WSW. Rumbling sounds were heard in the villages of Cogon and Irosin on the WSW slopes. ... [read more] ... [show less] Alert level 1 (abnormal) remains in effect over Bulusan Volcano and a 4 km exclusion zone is in effect. Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): Pyroclastic flows continue to threaten the southeastern and east-northeastern slopes of the volcano. According to a news article, approx. 1,200 people were evacuated yesterday, bringing the total number of current refugees to almost 4,000. Another 2,500 residents should be evacuated over the next few days. Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Japa's highest volcano has resumed its typical, intermittent ash-righ explosions. Our friend Aris Yanto climbed the volcano on 11 June and shared the attached picture on his facebook page.

Volcanic activity worldwide 10 Jun 2015: Karymsky volcano, Zhupanovsky

Karymsky (Kamchatka): (10 Jun) Ash emissions were seen on satellite imagery yesterday. The volcano has been producing intermittent ash-rich strombolian to vulcanian explosions for years. Zhupanovsky (Kamchatka, Russia): (10 Jun) An eruption was reported on Monday (8 June) producing an ash plume rising to 20,000 ft (6 km) altitude and extending SSW (VAAC Tokyo).

Volcano Activity Summary for 10 Jun 2015:

Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): eruption ended 30 May 2015 (updated 22 May 2015) Poas (Costa Rica): phreatic explosions (updated 14 Oct 2014) Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): degassing, sporadic explosions, slowly growing lava dome (updated 13 Apr 2015) Rabaul (Tavurvur) (New Britain, Papua New Guinea): lava fountains, ash emissions from Tavurvur cone (updated 12 Sep 2014) Raung (East Java): mild strombolian activity in summit crater (updated 18 Mar 2015) Reventador (Ecuador): frequent explosions, growing lava dome, lava flow on SW flank (updated 24 May 2015) Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): ash venting, intermittent explosions (updated 29 May 2015) Sangay (Ecuador): likely strombolian eruptions at summit crater (updated 13 Mar 2015) Santiaguito (Guatemala): small explosions from the Caliente dome and active lava flow (updated 3 Feb 2015) Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): growing lava dome, lava flow, strombolian activity (updated 26 Nov 2014) Shiveluch (Kamchatka): growing lava dome (updated 24 May 2015) Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): continuing pyroclastic flows (updated 3 Jun 2015) Soputan (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): active viscous lava flow, explosions, rockfalls, pyroclastic flows (updated 9 Mar 2015) Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): weak strombolian activity at summit vents (updated 16 Apr 2015) Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): strombolian activity (updated 25 Apr 2015) Telica (Nicaragua): sporadic ash emissions and explosions (updated 28 May 2015) Tungurahua (Ecuador): volcanic unrest, ash emissions, degassing (updated 3 May 2015) Turrialba (Costa Rica): ash emissions, weak strombolian activity (updated 20 May 2015) Villarrica (Central Chile): small lava lake in summit crater (updated 12 May 2015) Wolf (Galápagos Islands, Ecuador): large explosive-effusive eruption since 25 May 2015 (updated 25 May 2015) Yasur (Tanna Island, Vanuatu): ash emissions, weak strombolian explosions (updated 14 Aug 2013) Zhupanovsky (Kamchatka, Russia): intermittent ash emissions (updated 10 Jun 2015)    

Eruption warning / minor activity:

Augustine (Cook Inlet (SW Alaska)) Barren Island (Indian Ocean): weak thermal hot spot (updated 6 Jun 2015) Bezymianny (Central Kamchatka Depression): steaming, weak seismic activity (updated 3 Jul 2014) Bulusan (Luzon Island, Philippines): steaming, seismic unrest (updated 23 May 2015) Etna (Sicily, Italy): sporadic weak ash emissions from New SE crater (updated 19 Apr 2014) Heard (Australia, Southern Indian Ocean): possibly lava lake in summit crater (updated 5 Dec 2014) Kavachi (Solomon Islands): no eruption since 2007 (updated 16 Jun 2014) Kerinci (Sumatra): seismic unrest, steam emissions (updated 5 Jun 2013) Kirishima (Kyushu): degassing, alert lowered (updated 25 Oct 2014) Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): steaming, seismic unrest (updated 31 Mar 2014) Kuchinoerabu-jima (Ryukyu Islands): large explosive eruption on 29 May 2015 (updated 27 Mar 2015) Lokon-Empung (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): small explosions, lava flow? (updated 22 May 2015) Lopevi (Vanuatu): eruption warning (updated 16 Dec 2014) Mayon (Luzon Island): steaming (updated 18 Dec 2014) Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): intermittent ash emissions, seismic unrest (updated 28 May 2015) Nyamuragira (DRCongo): active lava lake (updated 29 Nov 2014) Ontake-san (Honshu): steaming, low seismic activity (updated 18 Dec 2014) Pacaya (Guatemala): occasional ash emissions (updated 2 Jun 2015) Papandayan (West Java): steaming (updated 6 May 2013) Pavlof (Alaska Peninsula, USA): steaming, elevated seismic activity (updated 22 Dec 2014) Rasshua (Central Kuriles) Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica): phreatic explosions from crater lake (updated 21 Sep 2014) Sacabaya (Northern Chile, Bolivia and Argentina) San Cristobal (Nicaragua): possible ash emission on 11 April (updated 9 Mar 2015) San Miguel (El Salvador): elevated seismic activity, pulsating gas emissions (updated 28 Jan 2015) Shishaldin (United States, Aleutian Islands): mild explosive activity, intermittent more intense phases (updated 3 Apr 2015) Slamet (Central Java): steam emissions (updated 12 Jan 2015) Ubinas (Peru): degassing, light ash emissions (updated 24 May 2015) Ulawun (New Britain, Papua New Guinea): degassing, ash venting (updated 5 Aug 2013)

Volcanic activity worldwide 6 Jun 2015: Fuego volcano, Barren Island, Dukono, Sunset Crater

  Dukono (Halmahera): (6 Jun) Strong ash emissions continue from the volcano. Based on satellite data, VAAC Darwin reported that ash plume rose to 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude and extended 70 km NW this morning. Sunset Crater (Arizona): Recent rumors about steaming from Sunset crater, and speculation of a possible reawakening of the volcano are most likely based on false or fake information. The volcano, one of Arziona's youngest, last erupted about 1000 years ago, but shows currently no signs of reawakening. Of course, future eruptions are an entirely possible scenario - however, there's no indication this is about to occur right now. Fuego (Guatemala): (6 Jun) Another strong eruptive phase with the effusion of lava flows and elevated explosive activity has been occurring at the volcano since yesterday. Two active lava flows are descending the Cenizas and Trinidad ravines on the SSW and S sides of the volcano. Strombolian explosions create a steam and ash plume that rises to approx. 5 km altitude and drifts 15 km W and NW. Barren Island (Indian Ocean): (6 Jun) A steam and ash plume at estimated 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude and extending 35 km to the east from the volcano was detected yesterday on MTSAT satellite imagery (VAAC Darwin). A moderately strong hot spot is visible at the volcano as well, suggesting that the eruptive phase that had started in April might still be going on at a low level.

Volcanic activity worldwide 5 Jun 2015: Bagana volcano

Bagana (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea): (5 Jun) Based on satellite observations, the volcano has produced a number of ash plumes rising to approx. 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude, which drifted 40 km to the west. (VAAC Darwin) A strong heat source has been visible at the crater since 21 May as well. This suggests a new eruptive phase is in course, likely in form of a lava dome extrusion and/or mild strombolian activity.

Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Jun 2015: Colima volcano

  Colima (Western Mexico): (3 Jun) Explosions of various sizes continue to occur from the volcano's summit vent. A particularly spectacular one this morning around 06:10 local time showered the summit cone with incandescent material and triggered small pyroclastic flows: Powerful eruption of Colima volcano 3 June 2015 via Volcano Discovery (< click left)

Volcanic activity worldwide 3 Jun 2015: Sinabung volcano, Cotopaxi, Ambrym

  Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): The alert level of the volcano was again raised from "siaga" to "awas", the highest on the Indonesian 1-4 scale. The reason is a currently elevated risk of possibly larger pyroclastic flows, that could be triggered by collapse of the increasing volume of the viscous lava lobe emplaced on the upper SE flank. The alert level of the volcano had been at 4 during late Nov 2013 until April 2014,- the first and so far most violent phase of pyroclastic flow generation after the lava had spilled over the summit crater and built a large lobe that reached the base of the cone. ... [read more] ... [show less] Since then, for more than a year now, lava effusion has continued at mild, more or less constant rate. Tremor data suggest that the supply rate of magma to the volcano's summit has been more or less constant during the past year. This activity produced successive lava lobes on the upper flank, all on top and/or at the upper sides of the main flow emplaced during the first months of the eruption. Associated avalanches and pyroclastic flows had mostly been smaller in comparison, although a few larger ones occurred as well. Ambrym (Vanuatu): (3 Jun) The lava lakes on Ambrym remain very active. As to visiting the island and the aftermath of Cyclone Pam, our partners on location (guides, porters etc) confirmed us that expeditions to Ambrym and Vanuatu in general can again run with no obstacles. Have a look at our volcano tour! Cotopaxi (Ecuador): (3 Jun) The volcano has been showing signs of unrest. Since mid-April this year, and particularly during May, a marked increased in earthquakes and SO2 emissions have been detected, which could be signs of a magma intrusion beneath the volcano. During May, about 3000 local earthquakes were recorded, a significant increased compared to April (628 quakes), and more than during the last seismic crisis in 2001-02.

Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Jun 2015: Pacaya volcano, Fuego, Dukono, Piton de la Fournaise, Gualla...

  Kuchinoerabu-jima (Ryukyu Islands): An analysis of the erupted ash from 29 May confirms that the explosion was, as suspected, phreatomagmatic in origin, i.e. driven by the presence of new magma interacting with external water. The ash samples contained about 30% juvenile (fresh) lava fragments, while the rest were mostly altered older rocks. The ratio of fresh magma involved in the eruption has increased compared to the eruption last year on 3 August. Dukono (Halmahera): An ash plume reaching approx. 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude and extending more than 100 km to the NW was visible on satellite imagery this morning (VAAC Darwin). Wolf (Galápagos Islands, Ecuador): While no direct confirmation has been available from ground observations since 30 May, it seems plausible to assume, from satellite observations, that the eruption still continues and that the lava flow on the southeast flank of Wolf is still active and its front reaches near or into the sea. The latest satellite-based imagery still show high SO2 emissions and a strong thermal anomaly in the area. Source: L'éruption du volcan Wolf semble se poursuivre (Culture Volcan) Pacaya (Guatemala): INSIVUMEH reported degassing and occasional ash emissions that rise approx. 200 m above the Mackenney crater. This is likely a sign of weak, dee-seated strombolian activity from a vent inside the crater. Fuego (Guatemala): Activity remains relatively intense, with frequent strombolian-type explosions ranging from small to strong, according to the volcano observatory. Incandescent material is ejected up to 150 m above the crater and ash plumes rise up to 1 km. Most explosions are accompanied by shock waves that rattle windows and doors in nearby villages. Guallatiri (Northern Chile, Bolivia and Argentina): Elevated seismic activity since the night 30-31 May triggered SERNAGEOMIN to raise the alert level of the volcano to "yellow". A swarm 22 earthquakes related to internal rock fracturing, possibly caused by rising magma, was registered shortly after midnight 30-31 May. A magnitude 3.7 quake occurred at 05:17 local time the next morning. At the same time, slight deformation of the summit area of the volcano was detected as well, which would be consistent with a new magma intrusion at depth. No other changes (such as increased degassing, rock falls etc) have been noted. This information came from http://www.volcanodiscovery.com and you are welcome to look it up yourself. There are more volcanoes active than is normal at the moment. The Ring of Fire, which is a circle around the rim of the Pacific Ocean, has awakened violently.   Joel chapter 2 speaks of volcanoes in the end of days. Blood and fire, and pillars of smoke... All these are the beginning of birth pains. Matthew 24:8 NIV What happens at the end of a woman's labor or birth pains? She delivers a baby. What do the call it when the baby's head crowns? Ask any woman that has had natural childbirth... the ring of fire. So when the birth pains are over we get the ring of fire we the same analogy that Jesus has used in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and more. Ninety percent of the ring of fire is ignited and active as never recorded before in history that I can find. I am not the only one that looked either, I'm sure since there are other stories elsewhere. The labor pains are getting closer together. Earthquakes and volcanoes are increasing in intensity and frequency. Israel has been joined into one kingdom again and reborn. (Matthew 24:32-34; Ezekiel chapter 37) Jewish people from all over the world have been called to Israel.( Isaiah 43:5-6; Amos 9:11-15; Isaiah 11:12, 66:8) There are too many signs to go through in one post, but it is obvious prophecy is being fulfilled and the day of the Lord is at hand. Ready your house and get right with the Lord. Jesus is coming soon! Are you ready? Have you washed your spirit in the blood of the Lamb? If have not given your heart to Jesus, DO NOT wait! Time is running out and you will be caught unaware. See our video How to Live Forever... for more information on how to be saved or email us. our contact info is on home page. God bless you and Jesus and I love you. Please help keep the ministry going by giving today. We desperately need donations.