Global Volcano Activity Report: January 3, 2025

Ven., 3 Janv. 2025, 21:00 | Auteur : Séverals Contributeurs

Today’s volcanic activity map offers a comprehensive overview of the world’s most active volcanoes, showcasing the current state of volcanic unrest from various corners of the globe.

Young Shiveluch: Renewed Signs of Activity

On January 1, 2025, favorable weather conditions allowed an expedition to the Young Shiveluch dome on Kamchatka. The expedition team observed the dome covered in fresh snow, with some fumaroles active primarily on the northern side.

The Young Shiveluch lava dome covered with a new fresh snow (image: volkstat.ru)

Karan Area: Expedition efforts were also aimed at assessing the Karan dome area, though specific findings are yet to be detailed.

Explosive Activity Updates

Several volcanoes have continued to display explosive activity, prompting volcanic ash advisory reports:

• Sakurajima, Japan: Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo reported an explosion at 16:25Z on January 3, reaching FL060 with an extension SE.
• Suwanose-jima, Ryukyu Islands: An explosion was also reported at 10:30Z on January 3, reaching FL040 with an SE extension.
• Canlaon, Central Philippines: An eruption was reported at 18:29Z on January 3, reaching FL090 and moving SW.
• Ibu, Indonesia: Explosive activity continues, with a volcanic ash plume rising to around 7000 ft (2100 m).
• Lewotobi, Flores: The volcano is experiencing ongoing explosive activity, with a plume reaching similar heights.
• Semeru, East Java: Ongoing explosive activity has seen ash plumes reaching up to 15000 ft (4600 m).
• Popocatépetl, Mexico: Explosive activity continues, with ash plumes reaching up to 19000 ft (5800 m).
• Santiaguito, Guatemala: Explosive activity is keeping ash plumes high at 14000 ft (4300 m).
• Fuego, Guatemala: Similar to Santiaguito, Fuego has ash plumes reaching 14000 ft (4300 m).
• Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia: Explosive activity continues to push ash plumes high at 19000 ft (5800 m).
• Sangay, Ecuador: Explosive activity continues, with ash plumes reaching up to 20000 ft (6100 m) and moving SW.
• Reventador, Ecuador: Ongoing explosive activity is sending ash plumes into the air.

Satellite image of Reventador volcano on 3 Jan 2025

Callaqui: Monitoring Ongoing

Callaqui in Central Chile and Argentina continues to be monitored by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires. Reports have indicated an inability to detect ash, with explosive activity under observation.

Satellite image of Callaqui volcano on 2 Jan 2025

Ethiopia: Seismic Crisis Intensifies

The ongoing seismic swarm in the Afar region of Ethiopia has prompted concern. A new vent producing a powerful jet of gas, rocks, and mud has been observed in Dofen volcano’s Dulecha district, close to the epicenter.

New vent at Dofen mountain erupting a strong jet of steam and mud (image: screenshot of attached video from Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. / facebook)

The latest seismic activity, including a probable magnitude 5 earthquake, has intensified the crisis. Increased seismic activity will be watched closely for signs of impending volcanic eruption.

Earthquakes in the Afar region 3 Jan 2025 so far, recorded by the FURI seismic station 200 km to the west of Awash (larger signals correspond to mag 4-5 quakes, plus many smaller ones visible)

“The entire community around the sugar factory has abandoned their homes. People are fleeing with whatever belongings they can carry, heading towards Awash Seba town,” a local resident quoted in a recent report from the Addis Standard.

Volcano Activity Summary

Currently Erupting:

• Barren Island (Indian Ocean)
• Bezymianny (Central Kamchatka Depression)
• Canlaon (Central Philippines)
• Copahue (Chile/Argentina)
• Dukono (Halmahera)
• Ebeko (Paramushir Island)
• Erebus (Antarctica)
• Erta Ale (Danakil depression, Ethiopia)
• Etna (Sicily, Italy)
• Fernandina (Galápagos Islands, Ecuador)
• Fuego (Guatemala)
• Home Reef (Tonga Islands)
• Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia)
• Iwo-jima (Volcano Islands)
• Karymsky (Kamchatka)
• Kilauea (Hawai’i)
• Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia)
• Lewotobi (Flores)
• Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands)
• Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia)
• Masaya (Nicaragua)
• Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia)
• Michael (South Sandwich Islands, UK)
• Nyamuragira (DRCongo)
• Nyiragongo (DRCongo)
• Popocatépetl (Central Mexico)
• Reventador (Ecuador)
• Sabancaya (Peru)
• Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan)
• Sangay (Ecuador)
• Santiaguito (Guatemala)
• Semeru (East Java, Indonesia)
• Shiveluch (Kamchatka)
• Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy)
• Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands)
• Svartsengi (Reykjanes peninsula, SW Iceland)
• Tinakula (Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands)
• Yasur (Tanna Island, Vanuatu)

Eruption Warning / Minor Activity:

• Abu (Honshu)
• Agung (Bali)
• Alaid (Atlasov Island, Northern Kuriles)
• Aoba (Vanuatu)
• Bagana (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea)
• Callaqui (Central Chile and Argentina)
• Concepción (Nicaragua)
• Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
• Dempo (Sumatra)
• Dofen (Ethiopia)
• Fantale (Ethiopia)
• Gamalama (Halmahera)
• Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands)
• Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia)
• Katmai (Alaska Peninsula, USA)
• Kerinci (Sumatra)
• Kikai (Ryukyu Islands)
• Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka)
• Manam (Papua New Guinea)
• Matthew Island (France, Southwestern Pacific Ocean)
• Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines)
• Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia)
• Nishino-shima (Volcano Islands, Japan)
• Ol Doinyo Lengai (Tanzania)
• Poas (Costa Rica)
• Puracé (Colombia)
• Raung (East Java)
• Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica)
• Ruang (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands)
• San Cristobal (Nicaragua)
• Seulawah Agam (Sumatra, Indonesia)
• Taal (Luzon, Philippines)
• Tofua (Tonga Islands)
• Ubinas (Peru)
• Ulawun (New Britain, Papua New Guinea)
• Villarrica (Central Chile)
• White Island (New Zealand)

Conclusion

The intensification of volcanic and seismic activity in key regions worldwide underscores the ongoing importance of monitoring and research. As seizures like those in the Afar region of Ethiopia continue, close watching and public awareness remain crucial.

Stay informed and protect yourself by checking updates from trusted sources and following local advisories.

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