More Volcanic activity worldwide 11 Feb 2013: Batu Tara, Paluweh, Bagana, Langila

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Source: Volcano Discovery - 2/12/13

 

SO2 plume from Bagana and Langila (NOAA)

SO2 plume from Bagana and Langila (NOAA)
 

Bagana (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea): Ash emissions to 7,000 ft (2.1 km) altitude and a strong SO2 plume have been observed the past few days, suggesting the volcano is in a phase of increased activity.

Langila (New Britain, Papua New Guinea): Increased SO2 emissions are visible on satellite images today.

Batu Tara (Sunda Islands, Indonesia): Ash emissions to 7,000 ft (2.1 km) altitude have been reported by Darwin VAAC.

Paluweh (off Flores Island, Indonesia): New ash emissions caused by partial dome collapse and/or explosions at the lava dome were observed by VAAC Darwin. The reported ash plume altitudes were 7,000 ft (2.1 km).

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