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June 2009 Volcano News | John Seach
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Monday 15th June 2009
Sarychev Peak Volcano, Kurile Islands, Russia
Sarychev Peak Volcano erupted on 12th June 2009. Satellite images showed ash emissions extending 200 km to the south-west and 105 km to the south-east, and rising to a height of 34,000 ft above sea level. A cyclone in the Kurile Islands made observations of the eruption difficult. Sarychev is not monitored with ground-based instruments. On 14th June ash emissions reached a height of 40,000 ft above sea level. On 15th June Tokyo VAAC has estimated the cloud height up to 54,000 feet above sea level.
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Friday 5th June 2009
Chaitén Volcano, Chile
Between 27th May and 2nd June there was steady growth in the lava dome at Chaiten volcano in Chile. Block and ash flow continued inside the crater, and was sometimes visible from Chaiten town. The eruption of Chaiten volcano remained unchanged, with a column of gas and ash rising up to 1.5 km above the dome complex. The persistence of block and ash flow indicates that dome growth continues, especially toward the western caldera, which is almost completely filled with viscous lava. There is a continued danger of dome collapse and pyroclastic flows which may affect adjacent valleys. Seismic activity remains high. Chaiten volcano remains on alert level RED.
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Friday 5th June 2009
Llaima Volcano, Chile
Since 28th May there have been weak explosions at Llaima volcano in Chile. The main crater remains obstructed, and there is an opening of a fissure on the eastern flank of the volcano. Activity remains variable at Llaima volcano with the possibility of ash emissions, lava flows, and pyroclastic flows. The volcano remains at alert level YELLOW.
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Friday 5th June 2009
Sangeang Api Volcano, Indonesia
There has been an increase in activity at Sangeang volcano in Indonesia, with increasing numbers of volcanic earthquakes and tremor. White emissions are visible rising 25 m above the summit. The alert status of Sangeang Api Volcano has been raised from normal to Waspada (Level II).
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Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Karangetang Volcano, Indonesia
An eruption occurred at Karangetang volcano, Indonesia on 31st May. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from near the volcano, due to fears of pyroclastic flows. The volcano is located at the northern end of Siau island, north of Sulawesi.
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