Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-12843

Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-12843

An avalanche descends the NE flank of the Sheveluch lava dome on 6 July 2015, seen above the 1964 flank collapse scarp rim. Fragmentation of the hot dome rock produces the beginning of an ash plume above it and degassing is also visible across the dome. Photo by Janine Krippner, 2015.

An avalanche descends the NE flank of the Sheveluch lava dome on 6 July 2015, seen above the 1964 flank collapse scarp rim. Fragmentation of the hot dome rock produces the beginning of an ash plume above it and degassing is also visible across the dome.

Photo by Janine Krippner, 2015.

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Keywords: lava dome | emissions | degassing | ash | volcanic ash | landslide