Archived Volcano News - John Seach
March-April 2014

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Archived Volcano News

Saturday 5th April 2014
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia

Observations during a visit to Sinabung during last week of March showed continued activity at the volcano. At night a glowing lava dome was visible and glowing avalanches from the lava flow. Sounds of avalanches could be heard from areas close to the volcano. A 5 km radius exclusion zone remains in place around the volcano. Several villages have been permanently evacuated and residents are being relocated. Sinabung volcano has been on the highest level of alert RED since 24th November 2013.
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Monday 17th March 2014
Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia

Activity continues at Sinabung volcano, Indonesia. During the week 8-15 March 2014 earthquake tremor was recorded at the volcano. An average of 5 volcanic earthquakes were measured per day indicating intrusion of magma. Avalanche earthquakes produced by growth of lava dome have increased over past week with an average of 223 events per day. A 5 km radius exclusion zone continues around volcano. Sinabung remains on highest level of alert (AWAS).
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