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Archived Volcano News
Monday 30th July 2012
Ijen Volcano, Indonesia
The alert status at Ijen volcano, Indonesia was increased from level 2 (waspada) to level 3 (siaga) to on 24th July 2012. A 1.5 km exclusion zone has been placed around the crater lake. It is recommended that tourists and miners avoid entering the crater.
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Friday 20th July 2012
Tongariro Volcano, New Zealand
Beginning on 13th July 2012 small earthquakes were recorded under Tongariro volcano. The earthquakes were small (less than magnitude 2.5). The seismic activity was located in a cluster between Emerald crater and Te Mari crater at a depth of 2-7 km.
More than 20 earthquakes were recorded between 13th-20th July 2012. This compares to a background rate of 2 per year. On 20th July 2012 the alert level at the volcano was raised from 0 to 1.
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Wednesday 18th July 2012
Fuego Volcano, Guatemala
A new period of activity has begun at Fuego volcano, Guatemala. A 150 m long lava flow has appeared in the direction of Taniluyá ravine. The lava flow was accompanied by incandescent avalanches. Weak explosions in the crater sent ash emissions 600 m high, and drifting 10 km south and southwest.
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Tuesday 17th July 2012
Merapi Volcano, Indonesia
A small emission of ash occurred at Merapi volcano, Indonesia on 15th July 2012. The small eruption was not followed by other signs of unrest and the alert status remained unchanged. The eruption was caused by a small collapse of the lava dome which remains unstable after the 2010-11 eruptions. Ash emission reached a height of 1 km above the crater, and ashfall occurred at Jurang Jero and Srumbung. Climbers are advised to stay away from the summit.
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