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.

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.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Sends Ash Plume 1,200 Meters High 2

Mount Marapi erupted on Wednesday, July 16, at 10:42 a.m. local time, according to the Marapi Volcano Observatory(PGA). The eruption lasted 47 seconds and sent a volcanic ash plume soaring 1,200 meters above the summit.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Sends Ash Plume 1,200 Meters High

Mount Marapi erupted on Wednesday, July 16, at 10:42 a.m. local time, according to the Marapi Volcano Observatory(PGA). The eruption lasted 47 seconds and sent a volcanic ash plume soaring 1,200 meters above the summit.

Japan: Shinmoedake Eruption Sends Ash 5,000 Meters High 2

The Shinmoedake volcano, located on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, continued to erupt on Thursday, July 3, spewing smoke up to 5,000 meters high around 2:00 p.m.

Japan: Shinmoedake Eruption Sends Ash 5,000 Meters High

The Shinmoedake volcano, located on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, continued to erupt on Thursday, July 3, spewing smoke up to 5,000 meters high around 2:00 p.m.

Japan: Vehicles Covered in Ash as Shinmoedake Eruption Persists

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption Continues, Spews Ash 2,800 Meters Into Sky

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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.

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: Mount Marapi in West Sumatra Erupts, Spews Volcanic Ash

Mount Marapi, an active volcano in West Sumatra, erupted on Wednesday, April 16, spewing a volcanic ash plume to a height of 800 meters from the summit.

Philippines: Mount Kanlaon Erupts Sending Massive Ash Smoke Into Air

Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island, central Philippines erupted on Tuesday, April 8 sending an ash plume 4 km high into the sky. The eruption, which lasted over an hour, led to evacuations, school closures and the imposition of a curfew in nearby areas.

Australia: Tropical Cyclone Zelia Brings Damaging Winds To Western Australia 3

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall northeast of Port Hedland, Western Australia on Friday, February 14, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds.

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.

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.

Italy: Mount Etna Spews Huge Smoke, Disrupts Flights At Catania Airport In Sicily

Some flights to and from Sicily's Catania were disrupted on Sunday, August 4 due to a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna sending a huge plume of ash and smoke into the sky.

Italy: Etna Spews Tall Plume Of Volcanic Ash During July 23 Eruption, Airport Closed 3

Etna erupted on early Tuesday, July 23, spewing a tall plume of volcanic ash. The airport in Catania was closed due to the eruption at Etna’s Voragine crater that produced an ash column more than 4 km above sea level.

Italy: Etna Spews Tall Plume Of Volcanic Ash During July 23 Eruption, Airport Closed 2

Etna erupted on early Tuesday, July 23, spewing a tall plume of volcanic ash. The airport in Catania was closed due to the eruption at Etna’s Voragine crater that produced an ash column more than 4 km above sea level.

Italy: Etna Spews Tall Plume Of Volcanic Ash During July 23 Eruption, Airport Closed

Etna erupted on early Tuesday, July 23, spewing a tall plume of volcanic ash. The airport in Catania was closed due to the eruption at Etna’s Voragine crater that produced an ash column more than 4 km above sea level.

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: Miles High Plume Of Volcanic Ash Billows From Stromboli In July 11 Eruption

Stromboli erupted anew on Thursday, July 11, sending a tall plume of volcanic ash into the sky and causing a pyroclastic flow that reached the coastline and extended several meters into the sea.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 5

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 7

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 6

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through River In Canlaon City 3

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through several towns near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 2

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 4

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana 3

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption – Lahar Roars Through Town In La Castellana

Lahar, a flow of debris consisting of volcanic material, roared through a town in La Castellana near the foot of Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines' Negros island on Wednesday, June 5, two days after the volcano erupted on Monday night, sending a tall plume of ash into the sky. Alert Level 2 is currently raised in the area due to increased volcanic unrest.

Mexico: New Eruption At Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plume 3

A new strong eruption was reported at Popocatépetl volcano near Mexico City on Tuesday, February 20. This video shows a huge ash plume seen from Puebla.

Mexico: New Eruption At Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plume 2

A new strong eruption was reported at Popocatépetl volcano near Mexico City on Tuesday, February 20. This video shows a huge ash plume seen from the capital.

Mexico: New Eruption At Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Huge Ash Plume

A new strong eruption was reported at Popocatépetl volcano near Mexico City on Tuesday, February 20. This video shows a huge ash plume seen from the capital.

Volcano continues to erupt in southwestern Japan

Volcano continues to erupt in southwestern Japan

A man cleans volcanic ash in front of JR Takaharu Station in Miyazaki Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2017. Mt. Shinmoe, a volcano on Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu, continued to erupt for a second day with the plume rising about 1,700 meters above the crater, the Japan Meteorological Agency said the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Volcano continues to erupt in southwestern Japan

Volcano continues to erupt in southwestern Japan

A woman cleans volcanic ash at a parking lot in the town of Takaharu, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2017. Mt. Shinmoe, a volcano on Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu, continued to erupt for a second day with the plume rising about 1,700 meters above the crater, the Japan Meteorological Agency said the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo