The volcanic unrest continues around the world with eruptions at Anak-Krakatau and Sinabung in Indonesia, Shinmoedake in Japan, Telica in Nicaragua and Kilauea in Hawaii in the last 2 days. These new eruptions follow those reported in my previous volcanic update of 5 days ago.
A new phase of activity has started at Anak-Krakatau in Indonesia
Anak-Krakatau in Indonesia erupted on June 19, 2018, sending an ash plume that reached a few hundred meters above the summit after dissipating slowly.
It is still too early to say if it is a sign of a new, more robust eruptive phase, but clearly shows that the volcano is restless that could result in an eruption in the near to medium future. The last explosion of the volcano occurred on February 19, 2017.
According to satellite images, thermal radiation has increased in the last few months, indicating that magma is near the surface.
Eruption of Sinabung volcano on June 22, 2018
An eruption occurred at Sinabung volcano on June 22, 2018, producing a plume of ash that reached 1,000 meters above the summit.
The seismographs recorded the eruption which lasted 312 seconds
Eruption of Shinmoedake volcano on June 22, 2018
An explosive eruption marked the crater of the Shinmoedake / Kirishima group on the Japanese island of Kyushu, on June 22 at 9:09 local time.
This is the 49th explosion at Shinmoedake since April 5, 2018.
The eruption sent an ash plume up to 2,600 meters in the air.
The ash emission lasted about 5 minutes. A shock wave spread from the crater
Eruption of Telica volcano in Guatemala
A moderate explosion took place in Telica / Nicaragua on June 21, 2018 at 7:08 local time. A plume of gas, ash, and some rocks rose 500 meters above the crater, before drifting east, south and southwest.
Rockfall was reported near the crater, while the finer and sandy material was found more than one kilometer away.
Ashfalls have been reported in Los Manglares, Las Marias, Pozo Viejo, El Porvenir and Monte de Los Olivos.
The explosion was followed by gas emissions; new explosions are likely during the day.
Meanwhile the volcanic eruption continues at Kilauea volcano. Be ready, get prepared!