Indonesia: Mount Merapi Erupts, Sending Ash Into Sky

Mount Merapi erupted on Wednesday, October 29, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the sky.

Mexico: Volcano Popocatépetl Erupts, Sending Ash 21,000 Feet High

Popocatépetl Volcano in central Mexico continues to show explosive activity, with an ash plume rising to about 21,000 feet on Tuesday, October 28.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky 3

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts in Flores 2

Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in East Nusa Tenggara erupted twice on Wednesday, October 1, producing ash columns up to 5,000 meters above the summit, the Geological Agency’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts in Flores

Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in East Nusa Tenggara erupted twice on Wednesday, October 1, producing ash columns up to 5,000 meters above the summit, the Geological Agency’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported.

Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters 3

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters 2

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Sending Ash Column 1.6 km Above Summit 3

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted this morning, August 12, sending an ash column up to 1,600 meters above the summit.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Sending Ash Column 1.6 km Above Summit 2

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted this morning, August 12, sending an ash column up to 1,600 meters above the summit.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Sending Ash Column 1.6 km Above Summit

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted this morning, August 12, sending an ash column up to 1,600 meters above the summit.

US: Volcanic Dust Devil Forms as Lava Fountains Erupt at Hawaii’s Kilauea

A volcanic dust devil formed near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Wednesday, July 9, as lava fountains shot up to 1,200 feet into the air.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Kagoshima, Spews Ash 500 Meters High 2

On Sunday, June 22, Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted, sending a plume of smoke more than 500 meters above the crater, according to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. It was the volcano’s first eruption since 2018. The observatory has kept the eruption alert level at 2 and is urging people to stay cautious within a roughly 2-kilometer radius of the crater, due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and other hazards associated with the eruption. This video shows ash fall from a volcanic eruption, filmed in Takaharu town, Miyazaki prefecture, next to Kirishima city.

Indonesia: Mount Dukono Erupts, Spewing Volcanic Ash 1,600 Meters High

Mount Dukono, located on Indonesia's Halmahera Island, erupted on June 23, spewing 1,600 meters of volcanic ash into the sky.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Kagoshima, Spews Ash 500 Meters High

On Sunday, June 22, Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted, sending a plume of smoke rising more than 500 meters above the crater, according to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. This was the volcano’s first eruption since 2018. The observatory has maintained the eruption alert level at 2 and is urging people to exercise caution within approximately a 2-kilometer radius of the crater, due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and other hazards related to the eruption. The video was captured from Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, which borders Kirishima.

Indonesia: Major Eruption at Mount Lewotobi on Flores Island 3

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island erupted on Tuesday, June 17, sending an ash plume up to 11,000 meters into the sky.

Indonesia: Major Eruption at Mount Lewotobi on Flores Island 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island erupted on Tuesday, June 17, sending an ash plume up to 11,000 meters into the sky.

Indonesia: Major Eruption at Mount Lewotobi on Flores Island

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island erupted on Tuesday, June 17, sending an ash plume up to 11,000 meters into the sky.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 5

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 2

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 3

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 4

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Indonesia: Increased Volcanic Activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Flores 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia reportedly erupted for the 42nd time in the past seven days, by Snnday, March 16, 2025. This video shows another eruption on Monday.

Indonesia: Increased Volcanic Activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Flores 3

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia reportedly erupted for the 42nd time in the past seven days, by Snnday, March 16, 2025. This video shows another eruption on Monday.

Indonesia: Increased Volcanic Activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Flores

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia reportedly erupted for the 42nd time in the past seven days, by Snnday, March 16, 2025. This video shows another eruption on Monday.

Mount Ibu Eruption - Indonesia

Mount Ibu Eruption - Indonesia

Photo taken with a mobile phone on Jan. 16, 2025 provided by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Ibu seen from West Halmahera Regency in North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Indonesia on Wednesday raised the volcanic alert status of Mount Ibu, located in the country's eastern province of North Maluku, to the highest level following its increasing volcanic activity. Photo by BNPB/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mount Ibu Eruption - Indonesia

Mount Ibu Eruption - Indonesia

Photo taken with a mobile phone on Jan. 16, 2025 provided by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Ibu seen from West Halmahera Regency in North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Indonesia on Wednesday raised the volcanic alert status of Mount Ibu, located in the country's eastern province of North Maluku, to the highest level following its increasing volcanic activity. Photo by BNPB/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Eruption At Sakurajima Sends Ash Plume Rising To 2,200 Meters 2

An eruption occurred at the summit crater of the southern peak of Sakurajima on Friday, December 27. A significant amount of volcanic ash was expelled, reaching an altitude of 2,200 meters. The first video was recorded at 4:42 pm, and the second video was recorded at 5:21 pm.

Japan: Eruption At Sakurajima Sends Ash Plume Rising To 2,200 Meters

An eruption occurred at the summit crater of the southern peak of Sakurajima on Friday, December 27. A significant amount of volcanic ash was expelled, reaching an altitude of 2,200 meters.

Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano 2

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

Philippines: Taal Volcano Reports Minor Phreatic Eruption 2

A minor phreatic eruption was reported at Taal Volcano on Tuesday morning, October 22.

Philippines: Taal Volcano Reports Minor Phreatic Eruption

A minor phreatic eruption was reported at Taal Volcano on Tuesday morning, October 22.

Mexico: Popocatépetl Volcano Erupts And Spews Ash Plume 2

Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Thursday, October 17, sending ash high into the sky. The Volcanic Traffic Light Alert was set at Yellow Phase 2.

Mexico: Popocatépetl Volcano Erupts And Spews Ash Plume

Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Thursday, October 17, sending ash high into the sky. The Volcanic Traffic Light Alert was set at Yellow Phase 2.

Chile: Villarrica Volcano Erupts Spewing Huge Plume Of Smoke

Villarrica, one of Chile's most active volcanoes, located in the country's south, erupted on Sunday, July 21 spewing a large plume of smoke.

Italy: Etna Spews Lava In Spectacular Recent Eruption 2

Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, increased its volcanic activity and erupted this week, sending ash and lava into the air in Sicily. Lava activity was observed in the Voragine crater.

Italy: Stromboli Erupts Following Gradual Increase In Volcanic Activity

Lava and pyroclastic flows were recorded in Stromboli in its recent eruption on July 4, a day after a gradual increase of volcanic activity was observed. Red alert level was raised after pyroclastic flows were observed reaching the coastline and extending several hundred meters into the sea.

Italy: Etna Spews Lava In Spectacular Recent Eruption

Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, increased its volcanic activity and erupted this week, sending ash and lava into the air in Sicily. Lava activity was observed in the Voragine crater.

Indonesia: Ash Blankets Towns Following Mount Ruang’s April 30 Eruption

Mount Ruang erupted for a second time in two weeks on Tuesday, April 30. Towns and cities across the region, including Manado, were covered in a layer of ash following the volcano's early morning eruption.

Indonesia: Ruang Volcano’s April 30 Eruption

Mount Ruang erupted for a second time in two weeks on Tuesday, April 30. Early morning footage show the volcano spewing a tall column of red orange lava high into the sky.

Indonesia: Volcanic Smoke Shrouds Skies After Mount Ruang Eruption 3

Mount Ruang erupted for a second time in two weeks on Tuesday, April 30, spewing ash almost 2 kilometers into the sky. This video shows smoke from the volcano covering the sky of Manado, North Sulawesi.

Indonesia: Volcanic Smoke Shrouds Skies After Mount Ruang Eruption 2

Mount Ruang erupted for a second time in two weeks on Tuesday, April 30, spewing ash almost 2 kilometers into the sky. This video shows smoke from the volcano covering the sky of Manado, North Sulawesi.

Indonesia: Volcanic Smoke Shrouds Skies After Mount Ruang Eruption

Mount Ruang erupted for a second time in two weeks on Tuesday, April 30 spewing ash almost 2 kilometers into the sky. This video shows the sky shrouded in volcanic smoke in North Minahasa Regency.

Italy: Etna Puts On Spectacular Show During Early Morning Eruption

Mount Etna continued its Strombolian activity on December 1, putting a spectacular show during an eruption in the early morning hours.