Volcanoes Today, 18 Jan 2016: Sinabung Volcano, Pacaya, Ubinas

Ash plume from Sinabung today (image: Sadrah Peranginangin / facebook)

Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): A moderately strong explosion occurred earlier today from the volcano, producing an ash plume that rose approx. 2 km.

Pacaya (Guatemala): The active intra-crater cone continues to grow (and slowly fill the crater). During clear nights, incandescence can be seen from the Mackenney crater.

Ubinas (Peru): A moderately large vulcanian-type explosion occurred at the volcano yesterday 12:53 local time. An ash plume rose 3 km above the crater and drifted SE. Light ash fall occurred in up to 10 km distance, including the villages of Sacohaya, Querapi and Ubinas.
No further explosions have occurred since.

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