Volcanic Unrest Continues: Eruptions In Indonesia, Japan And Nicaragua

The volcanic unrest continues: Eruptions at Anak-Krakatau and Sinabung in Indonesia, Shinmoedake in Japan and Telica in Nicaragua

A new phase of activity has started at Anak-Krakatau in Indonesia

Anak-Krakatau in Indonesia erupted on June 19, 2018, sending an ash plume that reached a few hundred meters above the summit after dissipating slowly.

It is still too early to say if it is a sign of a new, more robust eruptive phase, but clearly shows that the volcano is restless that could result in an eruption in the near to medium future. The last explosion of the volcano occurred on February 19, 2017.

According to satellite images, thermal radiation has increased in the last few months, indicating that magma is near the surface.

Eruption of Sinabung volcano on June 22, 2018

An eruption occurred at Sinabung volcano on June 22, 2018, producing a plume of ash that reached 1,000 meters above the summit.

The seismographs recorded the eruption which lasted 312 seconds

Eruption of Shinmoedake volcano on June 22, 2018

An explosive eruption marked the crater of the Shinmoedake / Kirishima group on the Japanese island of Kyushu, on June 22 at 9:09 local time.

Eruption of Telica volcano in Guatemala

A moderate explosion took place in Telica / Nicaragua on June 21, 2018 at 7:08 local time. A plume of gas, ash, and some rocks rose 500 meters above the crater, before drifting east, south and southwest.

Rockfall was reported near the crater, while the finer and sandy material was found more than one kilometer away.

Ashfalls have been reported in Los Manglares, Las Marias, Pozo Viejo, El Porvenir and Monte de Los Olivos.

Meanwhile the volcanic eruption continues at Kilauea volcano. Be ready, get prepared!