All times are local unless otherwise stated.

Klyuchevskoy | 30 May-5 June 2007 | New Activity / Unrest Cite this Report
Klyuchevskoy Central Kamchatka (Russia)	KVERT reported on 1 June that the Level of Concern Color Code for Kliuchevskoi was lowered from Red to Orange. During 25 May-1 June, seismic activity continued above background levels and a thermal anomaly in the crater was detected on satellite imagery. According to video data and visual observations on 27 and 31 May, there was Strombolian and Vulcanian activity at the summit crater, lava flows, and phreatic bursts on the NW flank from where lava interacted with ice. Ash plumes rose to altitudes of 5-7 km (16,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. during 29-31 May and drifted in multiple directions. Strong phreatic bursts were seen from the front of a new lava flow from on the E flank on 31 May. Based on information from KVERT, the Tokyo VAAC reported that ash emissions produced plumes on 2 and 5 June to an altitude of about 5.8 km (19,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash was not identified on satellite imagery. During 3-4 June, ash plumes to altitudes of 5.2-7 km (17,000-23,000 ft) a.s.l. were possibly identified on satellite imagery. Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT), Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Llaima | 30 May-5 June 2007 | New Activity / Unrest Cite this Report
Llaima Central Chile	Based on a Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET) advisory and information from the Puerto Montt Flight Information Region (FIR), the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that an ash plume from Llaima rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. on 29 May. The plume drifted E. Ash was not identified on satellite imagery. Source: Buenos Aires Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Aira | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Aira Kyushu (Japan)	Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that ash plumes from Sakura-jima rose straight up to altitudes of 2.1-2.4 km (7,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. during 31 May-1 June. During 4-5 June, plumes again rose to the same altitudes as during 31 May-1 June and drifted W, NW, and E. Ash was not detected on satellite imagery. Source: Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Colima | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Colima Mexico	Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that diffuse ash plumes from Colima drifted SW and S on 31 May. Source: Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Karymsky | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Karymsky Eastern Kamchatka (Russia)	Seismic activity at Karymsky was slightly above background levels during 25 May-1 June. Visual observations were not possible due to cloud cover. The Level of Concern Color Code remained at Orange. Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
Kilauea | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Kilauea Hawaiian Islands (USA)	During 30 May-5 June, lava from Kilauea flowed SE across a growing lava delta into the ocean at the Poupou entry. By 24 May, lava no longer entered the ocean at the Kamokuna entry. Incandescence was visible from several vents in the Pu'u 'O'o crater and from breakouts above the Pulama pali fault scarp. The earthquake swarm that began on 12 May continued S of Halema'uma'u and in the upper E rift zone. On 18 May, a large lava flow broke out of the PKK lava tube at the site of an old skylight named Petunia. By 4 June, the Petunia flow advanced 2 km. Also on 4 June, a M 3.8 earthquake occurred about 4 km NE of Pahala town. Surface flow activity was seen on the E flow-field between Royal Gardens subdivision and the coast. Source: US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)
Langila | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Langila New Britain (Papua New Guinea)	RVO reported that the emission of ash clouds from Langila's Crater 2 continued during 22 May-1 June and were occasionally accompanied by roaring noises. Two large explosions on 30 May produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 5.3 km (17,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Ash plumes rose to altitudes of 3.3-4.3 km (10,800-14,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW during 22 May-1 June. Ashfall was reported from Kilenge Catholic Mission (about 10 km NW of the volcano) and surrounding areas during the last few days of May and 1 June. Incandescence was visible on 29 and 31 May. Crater 3 was quiet. Based on observations of satellite imagery and information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. on 3 June and drifted W. Sources: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO), Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
Manam | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Manam Northeast of New Guinea	Based on satellite image observations and information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that diffuse plumes from Manam rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. on 5 June and drifted WNW. Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
Nevado del Huila | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Nevado del Huila Colombia	Based on seismic interpretation, INGEOMINAS reported ash emissions from Nevado del Huila during 27 May that were confirmed later that day by aerial observations. Tremor on 28 May possibly indicated another pulse of ash emissions. Sulfur-dioxide flux measured 3,000 metric tons per day on 1 June and about 6,900 metric tons per day on 2 June. Source: Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)
Pacaya | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Pacaya South-Central Guatemala	INSIVUMEH reported that on 31 May, and 1 and 5 June, lava from the NE flank of Pacaya's MacKenney Cone continued to flow and pooled between the base of the volcano and the plateau. Gas plumes from the summit drifted N and SW and rose to altitudes of 2.8 km (9,200 ft) a.s.l. on 5 June. Small pyroclastic explosions from the N part of MacKenney Cone were occasionally observed. Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia, e Hidrologia (INSIVUMEH)
Sheveluch | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Sheveluch Central Kamchatka (Russia)	KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch continued above background levels during 25 May-1 June. Based on seismic interpretation, ash plumes possibly rose to an altitude of 9.5 km (31,200 ft) a.s.l. throughout the reporting period. According to visual observation and video data, gas-and-steam and ash plumes rose to altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. during 27-28 and 30-31 May. Plumes were seen on satellite imagery drifting SW during 27-28 May. A large thermal anomaly was also visible on satellite imagery. The Tokyo VAAC reported that based on reports from KEMSD, an eruption plume rose to an altitude of 6.4 km (21,000 ft) a.s.l. on 2 June. The Level of Concern Color Code remained at Orange. Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
Soufriere Hills | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Soufriere Hills Montserrat	MVO reported that during 25 May-1 June the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little based on visual observations and seismic activity was very low. Low-level rockfall and pyroclastic flow activity continued. On 31 May, pyroclastic flows traveled approximately 1 km E in the Tar River Valley. The Alert Level remained at 4 (on a scale of 0-5). Source: Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO)
St. Helens | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
St. Helens Washington	Data from deformation-monitoring instruments indicated that during 30 May-5 June lava-dome growth at Mount St. Helens continued. Seismicity persisted at low levels, punctuated by M 1.5-2.5, and occasionally larger, earthquakes. In general, gas and steam plumes from the active lava dome, as well as dust plumes resulting from rockfalls, occasionally rise above the crater rim; a gas plume may have been visible on 3 June. In some instances, clouds inhibited visual observations. Source: US Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)
Tungurahua | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Tungurahua Ecuador	During 30 May-5 June, IG reported that ash plumes intermittently visible from Tungurahua rose to altitudes of 6-7 km (19,700-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted mainly SW, W, and NW. Ashfall was reported from areas downwind between 30 May and 3 June. Muddy waters traveled down W, SW, and NW drainages during 30 May-1 June. Lahars were reported from the Choglontus drainage to the WSW on 30 May and from the Motilones drainage to the WNW on 1 June. During 4-5 June, roaring noises were reported. Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
Ubinas | 30 May-5 June 2007 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Ubinas Peru	Based on observations from satellite imagery and Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET) advisories, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that during 30 May-3 June and on 6 June ash plumes from Ubinas rose to altitudes of 3.7-7.6 km (12,000-25,000 ft) a.s.l. Plumes drifted NE, ESE, and SSE. Source: Buenos Aires Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Weekly Reports Archive

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The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report does not necessarily include all volcanic activity that occurred on Earth during the week. More than a dozen volcanoes globally have displayed more-or-less continuous eruptive activity for decades or longer, and such routine activity is typically not reported here. Moreover, Earth's sea-floor volcanism is seldom reported even though in theory it represents the single most prolific source of erupted material. The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report summarizes volcanic activity that meets one or more of the following criteria:

- A volcano observatory raises or lowers the alert level at the volcano.
- A volcanic ash advisory has been released by a volcanic ash advisory center (VAAC) stating that an ash cloud has been produced from the volcano.
- A verifiable news report of new activity or a change in activity at the volcano has been issued.
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 Acronyms and Abbreviations

a.s.l. - above sea level

AVO - Alaska Volcano Observatory

AVHRR - Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer

CENAPRED - Centro Nacionale de Prevencion de Desastres (México)

CONRED - Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres

COSPEC - Correlation Spectrometer

CVGHM (formerly VSI) - Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation

CVO - Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS)

GMS - Geostationary Meteorological Satellite

GOES - Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite

GVO - Goma Volcano Observatory

GVP - Global Volcanism Program (Smithsonian Institution)

HVO - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS)

ICE - Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (Costa Rica)

IG - Instituto Geofísico (Ecuador)

IGNS - Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (New Zealand) - now GNS Science

INETER - Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (Nicaragua)

INGEMMET - Instituto Geológical Minero y Metalúrgico (Peru)

INGEOMINAS - Instituto Colombiano de Geología y Minería (Colombia)

INGV-CT - Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia - Sezione di Catania (Italy)

INSIVUMEH - Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia e Hidrologia (Guatemala)

IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (France)

JMA - Japanese Meteorological Agency

KEMSD - Kamchatkan Experimental and Methodical Seismilogical Department

KVERT - Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team

M - magnitude

METEOSAT - Meteorological Satellite

MEVO - Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory

MODIS - Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer

MVO - Montserrat Volcano Observatory

MWO - Meteorological Watch Office

NEIC - National Earthquake Information Center

NIED - National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (Japan)

NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOTAM - Notice to Airmen

OVDAS - Observatorio Volcanologico de los Andes del Sur (Chile)

OFDA - Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance

ONEMI - Oficina Nacional de Emergencia - Ministerio del Interior (Chile)

OVPDLF - Observatoire Volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise (France)

OVSICORI-UNA - Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica)

PHIVOLCS - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philippines)

RSAM - Real-time Seismic Amplitude Measurement

RVO - Rabaul Volcano Observatory

SERNAGEOMIN - Servicio Nacional de Geologia y Mineria (Chile)

SIGMET - Significant Meteorological Information

SNET - Servicio Nacional de Estudios Territoriales (El Salvador)

SVERT - Sakhalin Volcanic Eruption Response Team (Russia)

USAID - US Agency for International Development

USGS - United States Geological Survey

UTC - Coordinated Universal Time

VAAC - Volcanic Ash Advisory Center

VAFTAD - Volcanic Ash Forecast Transport And Dispersion

VDAP - Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (USGS)

VHP - Volcano Hazards Program (USGS)

VRC - Volcano Research Center (Japan)