Guatemalan authorities have evacuated about a thousand people after Central America’s most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.
Residents with traumatic memories of a deadly eruption in 2018 sought safety in a temporary shelter after the Fuego volcano – located 35km (22 miles) from the capital, Guatemala City – showed escalating activity on Sunday.
44 volcanoes had an eruption this week, which is 2 fewer than the previous week. On the other hand, 103 volcanoes are now active and, as reported in the video report by GeologyHub, the Aira supervolcano Caldera in Japan has now awakened, in which the Sakura-jima was active so far, as well as a very large, old volcano in Mexico, which recently erupted 160,000 years ago.
In Mexico, a strange gas vent suddenly appeared in the middle of a neighborhood, erupting mud and being named "Géiser de san Marcos". Elsewhere, an unusually strong earthquake swarm was detected as a submarine portion of Japan's Aira Caldera which has not erupted in more than 10,000 years. And, in Papua New Guinea, it appears that an intrusion of magma is actively ongoing beneath the Ulawun volcano.
Glacial outburst flood at Grímsvötn volcano, Iceland
Seismic readings indicated the onset of a glacial outburst flood from Grímsvötn volcano on January 13, 2025. Grímsvatn floods have occurred almost annually since November 2021.
Significant damage reported, two injured as intense seismo-volcanic crisis hits Main Ethiopian Rift
Ethiopia’s southern Afar and northern Oromia regions are experiencing an ongoing seismo-volcanic crisis that has injured two people, displaced over 60 000 residents, and caused extensive infrastructure damage since December 22, 2024.
Powerful earthquake swarm begins in Bardarbunga caldera, Iceland
A powerful earthquake swarm started in the NW part of Bárðarbunga caldera, Iceland at 06:08 UTC on January 14, 2025. Initial data indicate that dozens of quakes occurred in rapid succession, hinting at possible volcanic or tectonic unrest deep beneath the ice.
In an interview with RUV early Tuesday morning, Einar Bessi Gestsson, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), said it is difficult to say at this point whether the swarm resembles the beginning of a new eruption.
“The swarm has started relatively recently. But this is an unusually intense seismic activity that we are seeing right now in Bárðarbunga, compared to recent years. So we just have to keep a close eye on the development of this and then start predicting what will happen next.”
I wondered why I couldn't sleep last night. Anytime there's an earthquake this big I feel something before it happens. Never thought to check if it was an earthquake at the time! Those poor people 😪
Tourists escape unscathed as Raung volcano erupts during summit visit in Indonesia
A sudden eruption of Mount Raung startled a group of tourists hiking near its summit on December 24, 2024. The hikers managed to escape unharmed as ash plumes soared to a height of 8 km (26 000 feet) above sea level (a.s.l.).
The southern Pacific nation of Vanuatu sought international aid after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake killed at least 14 people, including two Chinese citizens, and damaged buildings and other infrastructure.
The UN estimates that 116,000 people could be affected, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the nation of around 334,000 people.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai declared a state of emergency, calling for international aid.
The Vanuatu government is "reporting 14 confirmed fatalities and 200 treated for injuries at the main hospital in Port Vila... Rescue operations continue to free those trapped after the quake, and attention turns to urgent needs like first aid, shelter and water," said Katie Greenwood, head of delegation for the Pacific region at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Increased activity at White Island volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, New Zealand
The Aviation Color Code for White Island volcano in New Zealand was raised to Orange on December 16, 2024, following observations of occasional volcanic ash emissions alongside larger steam and gas plumes on December 14. The activity could lead to a new eruptive episode.
Yip I agree! I thought there might be a big quake around the Middle East again. I'm still expecting a tsunami somewhere at some point. I was actually talking about the Boxing Day 2004 one earlier today. If there is one, I really hope it's not like that!
The recent earthquake that struck Japan on January 1, 2024, has left scientists puzzled due to its unusual precursory events. While the magnitude 7.5 quake itself wasn’t entirely unexpected, the sequence of seismic activity leading up to it has caught experts off guard.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava for 2nd time in a week and 15th time since December
https://www.sott.net/article/498666-Hawaiis-Kilauea-volcano-spews-lava-for-2nd-time-in-a-week-and-15th-time-since-December
Due to massive damage from the December earthquake...
Vanuatu's capital is a ghost town — some say it might be 'finished
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHeqMnjjIwM
Major eruption at Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano ejects ash to 16.2 km (53 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
https://watchers.news/2025/03/20/eruption-lewotobi-laki-laki-volcano-indonesia-march-2025/
State of National Mobilization declared ! Calls for EVACUATION of a 2km radius around Pozzuoli !
Azores Islands starting to rumble again...
Guatemalan authorities have evacuated about a thousand people after Central America’s most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.
Residents with traumatic memories of a deadly eruption in 2018 sought safety in a temporary shelter after the Fuego volcano – located 35km (22 miles) from the capital, Guatemala City – showed escalating activity on Sunday.
Pyroclastic flows surge down Fuego volcano, Guatemala
https://watchers.news/2025/03/10/pyroclastic-flows-surge-down-fuego-volcano-guatemala/
Lava fountains reach 180 m (600 feet) in new eruptive episode at Kilauea, Hawai’i
https://watchers.news/2025/03/05/lava-fountains-reach-180-m-600-feet-in-new-eruptive-episode-at-kilauea-hawaii/
Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii erupts for the 12th time since December
https://www.sott.net/article/498259-Kilauea-Volcano-on-Hawaii-erupts-for-the-12th-time-since-December
Seismic unrest near Fentale volcano persists month after rare methane emissions, Ethiopia
https://watchers.news/2025/02/26/seismic-unrest-near-fentale-volcano-persists-month-after-rare-methane-emissions-ethiopia/
Earthquake swarm and ground uplift at Campi Flegrei, Italy
https://watchers.news/2025/02/25/earthquake-swarm-and-ground-uplift-at-campi-flegrei-italy/
Drone footage captures ephemeral vent and expanding lava field at Mount Etna, Italy
https://watchers.news/2025/02/25/drone-footage-captures-ephemeral-vent-and-expanding-lava-field-at-mount-etna-italy/
Alert Level 4 raised for Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, Indonesia
https://watchers.news/2025/02/13/alert-level-4-raised-for-lewotobi-laki-laki-volcano-indonesia/
Over 12 800 earthquakes hit Santorini-Amorgos zone in 10 days, Red Cross mobilizes to aid residents, Greece
https://watchers.news/2025/02/11/over-12-800-earthquakes-hit-santorini-amorgos-zone-in-10-days-red-cross-mobilizes-to-aid-residents-greece/
Kanlaon eruption leads to lahars and forced evacuations, Philippines
https://watchers.news/2025/02/08/kanlaon-eruption-leads-to-lahars-and-forced-evacuations-philippines/
Lava flow observed at Etna’s summit craters, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Italy
https://watchers.news/2025/02/09/lava-flow-observed-at-etnas-summit-craters-aviation-color-code-raised-to-orange-italy/
Antichrists right now 😂...
Catastrophe could be Imminent - Volcanic, Tectonic or BOTH causing a BIG Quake, Eruption and Tsunami
44 volcanoes had an eruption this week, which is 2 fewer than the previous week. On the other hand, 103 volcanoes are now active and, as reported in the video report by GeologyHub, the Aira supervolcano Caldera in Japan has now awakened, in which the Sakura-jima was active so far, as well as a very large, old volcano in Mexico, which recently erupted 160,000 years ago.
In Mexico, a strange gas vent suddenly appeared in the middle of a neighborhood, erupting mud and being named "Géiser de san Marcos". Elsewhere, an unusually strong earthquake swarm was detected as a submarine portion of Japan's Aira Caldera which has not erupted in more than 10,000 years. And, in Papua New Guinea, it appears that an intrusion of magma is actively ongoing beneath the Ulawun volcano.
Government sends Rescue Teams -Residents are fleeing the Island - Massive Earthquakes over Volcano
Earthquake swarm near Santorini volcano prompts emergency meeting, Greece
https://watchers.news/2025/01/30/earthquake-swarm-near-santorini-volcano-prompts-emergency-meeting-greece/
M4.5 earthquake near Falls City felt as far as San Antonio, Texas
https://watchers.news/2025/01/30/m4-5-earthquake-near-falls-city-felt-as-far-as-san-antonio-texas/
Glacial outburst flood at Grímsvötn volcano, Iceland
Seismic readings indicated the onset of a glacial outburst flood from Grímsvötn volcano on January 13, 2025. Grímsvatn floods have occurred almost annually since November 2021.
Significant damage reported, two injured as intense seismo-volcanic crisis hits Main Ethiopian Rift
Ethiopia’s southern Afar and northern Oromia regions are experiencing an ongoing seismo-volcanic crisis that has injured two people, displaced over 60 000 residents, and caused extensive infrastructure damage since December 22, 2024.
https://watchers.news/2025/01/13/significant-damage-reported-two-injured-as-intense-seismo-volcanic-crisis-hits-main-ethiopian-rift/
New earthquake swarm at Campi Flegrei Volcano, Italy
https://watchers.news/2025/01/13/new-earthquake-swarm-in-campi-flegrei-italy/
White Island volcano Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, New Zealand
https://watchers.news/2025/01/13/white-island-volcano-aviation-color-code-raised-to-orange-new-zealand/
Strong explosive eruption at Ibu volcano, Indonesia
https://watchers.news/2025/01/13/strong-explosive-eruption-at-ibu-volcano-indonesia/
Powerful earthquake swarm begins in Bardarbunga caldera, Iceland
A powerful earthquake swarm started in the NW part of Bárðarbunga caldera, Iceland at 06:08 UTC on January 14, 2025. Initial data indicate that dozens of quakes occurred in rapid succession, hinting at possible volcanic or tectonic unrest deep beneath the ice.
In an interview with RUV early Tuesday morning, Einar Bessi Gestsson, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), said it is difficult to say at this point whether the swarm resembles the beginning of a new eruption.
“The swarm has started relatively recently. But this is an unusually intense seismic activity that we are seeing right now in Bárðarbunga, compared to recent years. So we just have to keep a close eye on the development of this and then start predicting what will happen next.”
https://watchers.news/2025/01/14/powerful-earthquake-swarm-begins-in-bardarbunga-caldera-iceland/
Increased seismic activity suggests magmatic intrusion beneath Grjótárvatn, Iceland
https://watchers.news/2025/01/10/increased-seismic-activity-suggests-magmatic-intrusion-beneath-grjotarvatn-iceland/
West Sumatra's Mount Marapi erupts, spewing ash in Indonesia
https://www.sott.net/article/497050-West-Sumatras-Mount-Marapi-erupts-spewing-ash-in-Indonesia
Intense seismo-volcanic crisis near Dofen volcano forces thousands to evacuate, Ethiopia
https://watchers.news/2025/01/04/intense-seismo-volcanic-crisis-near-dofen-volcano-forces-thousands-to-evacuate-ethiopia/
Another big one in Ethiopia ...😮
Strong earthquakes near Fentale volcano spark eruption concerns, Ethiopia
https://watchers.news/2024/12/30/strong-earthquakes-near-fentale-volcano-spark-eruption-concerns-ethiopia/
Tourists escape unscathed as Raung volcano erupts during summit visit in Indonesia
A sudden eruption of Mount Raung startled a group of tourists hiking near its summit on December 24, 2024. The hikers managed to escape unharmed as ash plumes soared to a height of 8 km (26 000 feet) above sea level (a.s.l.).
https://watchers.news/2024/12/30/tourists-escape-unscathed-as-raung-volcano-erupts-during-summit-visit-in-indonesia/
Earthquake swarm on Reykjanes Ridge, Iceland
https://watchers.news/2024/12/30/earthquake-swarm-on-reykjanes-ridge-iceland/
Eruption at Home Reef volcano drives significant lava lobe growth, Tonga
https://watchers.news/2024/12/24/eruption-at-home-reef-volcano-drives-significant-lava-lobe-growth-tonga/
Lava overflow and spattering intensify at Stromboli volcano, Italy
https://watchers.news/2024/12/24/lava-overflow-and-spattering-intensify-at-stromboli-volcano-italy/
Strong eruption at Raung volcano sends ash plumes to 8 km (26 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
https://watchers.news/2024/12/24/lava-overflow-and-spattering-intensify-at-stromboli-volcano-italy/
Eruption at Kanloan volcano triggers preparation for Alert Level 4, Philippines
https://watchers.news/2024/12/23/eruption-at-kanloan-volcano-triggers-preparation-for-alert-level-4-philippines/
New eruption, increased hazard alerts at Kīlauea volcano, Hawai’i
https://watchers.news/2024/12/23/new-eruption-increased-hazard-alerts-at-kilauea-volcano-hawaii/
Explosive eruptions at Sakurajima volcano, Japan
https://watchers.news/2024/12/23/explosive-eruptions-at-sakurajima-volcano-japan-2/
Explosion, cracks reported at Masaya volcano, Nicaragua
https://watchers.news/2024/12/23/explosion-cracks-reported-at-masaya-volcano-nicaragua/
Volcanic ash from Popocatépetl volcano reaches 6.7 km (22 000 feet) a.s.l., Mexico
https://watchers.news/2024/12/22/volcanic-ash-from-popocatepetl-volcano-reaches-6-7-km-22-000-feet-a-s-l-mexico/
Unusual situation In Iceland - 2 Ancient And Dormant Volcano Systems Waking Up
Update December 18
Anadolu Agency reports:
The southern Pacific nation of Vanuatu sought international aid after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake killed at least 14 people, including two Chinese citizens, and damaged buildings and other infrastructure.
The UN estimates that 116,000 people could be affected, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the nation of around 334,000 people.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai declared a state of emergency, calling for international aid.
The Vanuatu government is "reporting 14 confirmed fatalities and 200 treated for injuries at the main hospital in Port Vila... Rescue operations continue to free those trapped after the quake, and attention turns to urgent needs like first aid, shelter and water," said Katie Greenwood, head of delegation for the Pacific region at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Vanuatu, buildings damaged, tsunami waves observed, aftershock hits: live updates
Increased activity at White Island volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, New Zealand
The Aviation Color Code for White Island volcano in New Zealand was raised to Orange on December 16, 2024, following observations of occasional volcanic ash emissions alongside larger steam and gas plumes on December 14. The activity could lead to a new eruptive episode.
https://watchers.news/2024/12/16/increased-activity-white-island-volcano-aviation-color-code-orange-new-zealand/
Increased steam and gas emissions observed at Whakaari/White Island volcano, New Zealand
https://watchers.news/2024/12/12/increased-steam-gas-emissions-whakaari-white-island-volcano/
Eruption at submarine Home Reef volcano, Tonga
https://watchers.news/2024/12/10/eruption-at-submarine-home-reef-volcano-tonga/
Very strong magnitude 6.4 earthquake at 111 km depth Very Strong Mag. 6.4 Earthquake - 49 km Southeast of Curico, Curico, Maule, Chile, on Friday, Dec 13, 2024, at 07:38 pm (Santiago Time) -
Seven earthquakes hit the Mid-South in the same day
Earthquake swarm near New Madrid, Missouri
https://watchers.news/2024/12/10/earthquake-swarm-new-madrid-missouri-december-2024/
5.8 in Nevada three hours ago....
https://www.abc10.com/article/weather/earthquakes/at-least-11-aftershocks-follow-m55-earthquake-nevada/103-71535c66-c959-4757-b618-12a0f73e36d9
Very Strong Mag. 6.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 71 mi Southwest of Adak, Aleutians West, Alaska, United States, on Sunday, Dec 8, 2024, at 09:57 am (GMT -10) - Very Strong Mag. 6.0 Earthquake - Kuril Islands on Sunday, Dec 8, 2024, at 09:25 pm (GMT +11) -
Taiwan logs record seismic activty with 42 quakes surpassing M5.5 in 2024
https://watchers.news/2024/12/07/taiwan-logs-record-seismic-activty-with-42-quakes-surpassing-magnitude-5-5/
Buildings damaged, train services suspended after M6.4 earthquake hits Noto Peninsula, Japan
https://watchers.news/2024/11/27/buildings-damaged-train-services-suspended-m6-4-earthquake-noto-ishikawa-japan/
The recent earthquake that struck Japan on January 1, 2024, has left scientists puzzled due to its unusual precursory events. While the magnitude 7.5 quake itself wasn’t entirely unexpected, the sequence of seismic activity leading up to it has caught experts off guard.
Volcanic pollution rising as eruption continues at Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
https://watchers.news/2024/11/25/volcanic-pollution-rising-as-eruption-continues-at-reykjanes-peninsula-iceland/
Intense phreatic eruption at Dempo volcano, South Sumatra, Indonesia
https://watchers.news/2024/11/25/intense-phreatic-eruption-dempo-volcano-south-sumatra-indonesia/