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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts as Authorities Issue Alert and Exclusion Zone 2

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Saturday, May 30, sending a 2,000-metre grey ash column drifting northeast, while authorities maintained a Level II Alert and a 3-kilometre exclusion zone around the crater.

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Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts as Authorities Issue Alert and Exclusion Zone

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted on Saturday, May 30, sending a 2,000-metre grey ash column drifting northeast, while authorities maintained a Level II Alert and a 3-kilometre exclusion zone around the crater.

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Philippines: Lava Collapse Triggers Pyroclastic Flow at Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines generated a pyroclastic density current (PDC), locally known as "uson," along the Mi-isi Gully on Wednesday, May 13, with a volcanic plume rising to approximately 4,000 meters, as the volcano continued to show intensified magmatic unrest under Alert Level 3. Authorities reiterated that entry into the danger zone remained strictly prohibited, with residents advised to remain alert for possible evacuation.

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Indonesia: Mount Dukono Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 11 Kilometers High

Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, May 8 at 07:41 local time, sending an ash column some 11,087 meters above sea level and drifting northward. It was the volcano's seventh eruption in a week. Indonesia's volcanology authority PVMBG has kept the volcano at Activity Level II (Alert), warning residents and visitors to stay at least 4 kilometers from the Malupang Warirang Crater.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Vehicles in Kagoshima Following Eruptions at Sakurajima

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted multiple times starting Saturday, April 11, sending ash columns thousands of meters into the sky. A Level 3 eruption alert remained in effect, warning of large volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows within approximately two kilometers of the crater, with ashfall reported in surrounding areas.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts 1,200-Meter Ash Plume, Alert Level 2 Maintained 3

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island erupted an ash plume reaching 1,200 meters on Thursday, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The activity is likely caused by pressure buildup from hydrothermal processes beneath the volcano. Twelve volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, and sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,524 tonnes per day. Alert Level 2 remains in effect, prohibiting entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts 1,200-Meter Ash Plume, Alert Level 2 Maintained 2

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island erupted an ash plume reaching 1,200 meters on Thursday, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The activity is likely caused by pressure buildup from hydrothermal processes beneath the volcano. Twelve volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, and sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,524 tonnes per day. Alert Level 2 remains in effect, prohibiting entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts 1,200-Meter Ash Plume, Alert Level 2 Maintained

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island erupted an ash plume reaching 1,200 meters on Thursday, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The activity is likely caused by pressure buildup from hydrothermal processes beneath the volcano. Twelve volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, and sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,524 tonnes per day. Alert Level 2 remains in effect, prohibiting entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.

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Indonesia: Mount Semeru Erupts, Sending Ash Plume 2,000 Meters High

Mount Semeru in East Java erupted early Saturday, February 14, sending hot clouds up to 6 km from the crater and ash columns as high as 2,000 meters. Authorities maintained the Level III alert and warned residents to stay clear of river valleys and areas within 13 km of the summit.

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US: New York Harbor Filled With Ice as Intense Cold Grips Region

A video captured New York Harbor, seen around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, almost completely filled with ice on Wednesday, February 11, with only a small channel remaining for ships.

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Mount Semeru Eruption - Indonesi

This photo taken on November 23, 2025 shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

This photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows smokes and volcanic materials erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

A police officer walks among smokes and volcanic materials erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 21, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eruption of The Semeru Volcano - Indonesia

A police officer walks among smokes and volcanic materials erupted from the Semeru volcano at Sumberwuluh village in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, November 21, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Dwi Sasongko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo provided by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Dwi Sasongko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano Erupts

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2025. Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday, prompting the country's volcanology agency to raise the alert level to the maximum. Photo by Dwi Sasongko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Remains at Level 2 Alert

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday evening, October 24, sending a plume 2 kilometers high and causing volcanic ash to fall in nearby areas. The volcano remains at an alert level 2, preventing access to the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding the crater.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupted - Indonesia

This photo provided by the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) of Indonesia shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, October 1, 2025. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Wednesday, spewing a column of ash up to 5 km high and prompting the highest aviation alert, the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center said. The volcano, located on Flores Island, sent thick gray ash clouds drifting to the west and northwest of the crater. (PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki-Eruption - Indonesia

This photo provided by the Vulcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center PVMBG) of the Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki at East Flores regency in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on August 1, 2025. Indonesian authorities maintained the alert status of the volcano at the highest level. PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

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Indonesia: Thick Volcanic Ash Blankets Flores as Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest. This video shows thick volcanic ash blanketing the village of Watu Omok, Sikka Regency.

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Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Causing Flight Cancellations

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted twice on Monday, July 7, sending massive volcanic smoke up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky, dumping ash on villages and causing flight cancellations. No casualties were immediately reported.

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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.

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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.

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Volcanic Eruption - Indonesia

This photo provided by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on June 17, 2025. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara Province erupted on Tuesday, spewing a column of ash up to 10 km into the sky and triggering the highest aviation alert, the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center reported. Communities are prohibited from engaging in any activities within a radius of 7 km from the crater, and 8 km in the southwest and northeast sectors. Photo by PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Alert Level Raised, Ash Fall Reported After Bulusan Volcano Eruption

Ash fall was reported in some areas in Sorsogon, Philippines, after the phreatic eruption of Mt. Bulusan (Bulusan Volcano) on Monday, April 28 The PHIVOLCS has raised the alert level to 1.

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Costa Rica: Póas Volcano Eruptions Prompt Orange Alert

On Tuesday, April 8, during eruptions of Poas volcano in northern Costa Rica, plumes of ash reached a height of 1,500 meters. An orange alert was issued for surrounding areas due to gas and ashfall.

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Nusa Tenggara Volcano Eruption - Indonesia

This handout photo provided by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation PVMBG) shows Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewing volcanic materials in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, on March 21, 2025. The volcano, located in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted late Thursday night and continued into Friday, prompting the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation to raise the alert status to the highest level. The eruption released a column of ash up to 8,000 meters high before midnight on Thursday. The gray-to-black cloud was dispersed southwest and west of the crater. The strong eruption continued into Friday morning, with a column of ash reaching 2,500 meters. Thick gray clouds moved westward from the volcano. The volcano's alert level has been elevated to the highest level, or Level IV, since Thursday. Photo by PVMBG/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Mexico: Dec 19 – Popocatépetl Volcano Continues Eruption

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano continued to erupt on Thursday, December 19. The Volcanic Traffic Light Alert remains at Yellow Phase 2.

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Mexico: Popocatépetl Unleashes Dozens Of Exhalations, Yellow Phase 2 Alert Remains

Popocatépetl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, was placed on a Yellow Phase 2 alert level after more than 30 exhalations of water vapor, gases, and ash were recorded on Monday, December 16.

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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.

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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.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Raises Alert Level After Two Consecutive Ash Eruptions 2

After Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island spewed ash twice on Monday, December 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised its alert level to 2, stating it was monitoring a "possible major eruption."

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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.

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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.