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Tuesday 17th December 2013
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia
Seismic activity has increased at Sinabung volcano in Sumatra. On 14th December 1000 earthquakes were recorded at the volcano. Magma has been detected at a depth of 2 km. A 5 km radius exclusion zone has been placed around the volcano. Sinabung volcano remains on RED alert.
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Tuesday 10th December 2013
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia
Large eruption occurred at Sinabung volcano, Sumatra on 10th December 2013. Ash reached altitude 38,000 ft and extended 50 nautical miles
northwest. Sinabung volcano is located in northern Sumatra adjacent to the town of Berastagi. Eruptions began in 2010 after being dormant for 1200 years.
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Sunday 1st December 2013
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia
Eruptions continue at Sinabung volcano, Sumatra. Almost 18,000 people have been evacuated. The volcano remains at the highest level of alert (AWAS).
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Monday 25th November 2013
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia
An increase in activity has occurred at Sinabung volcano, Sumatra over the past week. On 18th November 2013 ash emissions reached altitude of 37,000 ft. On 24th November Sinabung was raised to the maximum level 4 alert (awas). Four centimetre diameter projectiles were ejected 4 kilometres from volcano. A 5 km radius exclusion zone has been placed around the volcano, and 15,000 people evacuated. Relief supplies needed include masks, clothing, blankets, mats, baby food, sanitation, psychosocial, and health services.
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Thursday 21st November 2013
Nishino-shima Volcano, Indonesia
An eruption of Nishino-shima Volcano, Japan occurred on 20th November 2013. The eruption created a small island. Nishino-shima Volcano is located 950 km south of Tokyo, in the volcano islands. It has a volume of 534 cubic km. Between 1974 and 2013 there were several unconfirmed underwater eruptions at the volcano.
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Monday 18th November 2013
Merapi Volcano, Indonesia
An eruption occurred at Merapi volcano, Indonesia on 18th November 2013. Ash reached an altitude of 6500 ft and drifted 40 km east to the city of Solo.
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Monday 18th November 2013
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia
A large eruption of Sinabung volcano in Sumatra occurred on 18th November. Ash emissions reached 37,000 ft altitude and extended 35 nautical miles west.
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Thursday 14th November 2013
Yasur Volcano, Vanuatu
Over the past month increased activity has occurred at Yasur volcano, Vanuatu. A large amount of ash emissions have caused widespread damage to vegetation on Tanna Island. Ashfall was reported at Erromango Island 150 km north of Yasur volcano. On the evening of 3rd November 2013 John Seach witnessed large strombolian eruptions at Yasur. Explosions sent molten lava bombs up to 4 m diameter 250 m from the vent. Bombs were expelled onto the outside flanks of the cone, putting visitors at risk. The eruptions were some of the largest at the volcano since 1995.
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