All articles tagged with #ash plume
Nearly 200,000 people have been affected as more than 5,400 residents fled ash from Mayon volcano in the Philippines, with the alert level maintained at 3. The 2,462-meter cone is one of the country’s most active volcanoes and a major tourist draw, and ongoing ash emissions have prompted evacuations and disruptions.
Shinmoedake volcano in Japan erupted, sending an ash plume over 3,000 meters high, with ash drifting northeast and prompting alerts for nearby residents to stay cautious of volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows.
Mount Etna erupted dramatically on June 2, 2025, sending ash, gas, and rocks into the air, causing tourists to flee; this was the largest eruption since 2014, with significant lava flow and sulfur dioxide emissions captured by satellite images.
Mount Etna in Sicily erupted spectacularly, sending ash and gas high into the sky, but officials assured there was no danger to residents, and the eruption was confined to the summit area, with no disruptions to flights or safety.
Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, erupted with a significant ash and gas plume, but authorities confirmed there is no current danger to the population or tourists, with the eruption transitioning to a lava fountain and the ash cloud reaching over 6.5 kilometers high.
Mt. Etna in Sicily erupted massively, sending a high plume of ash, gases, and rocks into the air, causing disruptions to flights and prompting safety alerts, with ongoing volcanic activity observed.
Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted, sending a three-mile ash plume into the sky, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and causing the cancellation of over 60 flights. The eruption, which lasted six minutes, resulted in a strong earthquake and significant ash fall, affecting surrounding villages. The alert level was raised, and local officials urged residents to move to evacuation centers.
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted early on Tuesday and sent up an ash plume 10 kilometers high into the air, posing an increased threat to air traffic. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) issued a code red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, noting that ash explosions 15 kilometers high could occur at any time. Local authorities closed schools and ordered residents in nearby villages to stay indoors. The peninsula in the north Pacific Ocean has about 160 volcanoes, but only about two dozen of them are active.
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending an ash plume 10 kilometers high and posing an increased threat to air traffic. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team issued a code red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, noting that ash explosions 15 kilometers high could occur at any time. Local authorities closed schools and ordered residents in nearby villages to stay indoors. The ash cloud following the eruption drifted to the west and south and measured 400 by 270 kilometers.