All times are local unless otherwise stated.

Cleveland (United States) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | New Activity / Unrest Cite this Report
Cleveland Aleutian Ridge Volcanic Arc	AVO raised the Alert Level for Cleveland from Advisory to Watch on 28 October based on pilot reports of an ash plume. Satellite imagery confirmed the presence of a plume drifting ENE at an altitude estimated at 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. A pilot reported that the altitude of the plume was in excess of 9.1 km (30,000 ft) a.s.l. On 30 October, the Alert Level was lowered back to Advisory because of no further evidence of activity. Source: US Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)
Mayon (Philippines) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | New Activity / Unrest Cite this Report
Mayon Eastern Philippine Volcanic Arc	PHIVOLCS announced the lowering of the Alert status for Mayon from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 on 25 October. The 7-km Extended Danger Zone (EDZ) on the SE flank remained in effect. Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Aira (Japan) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Aira Ryukyu Volcanic Arc	Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 25 and 27 October, ash plumes from Sakura-jima reached altitudes of 2.1-2.4 km (7,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. Plumes drifted SW and NE, respectively. Source: Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Bulusan (Philippines) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Bulusan Eastern Philippine Volcanic Arc	PHIVOLCS reported that during 25-26 October, a lahar from Bulusan deposited sediments 15 cm (6 in) thick along a tributary leading to the Gulang-gulang River. According to news articles, the lahar mobilized boulders as large as trucks and caused at least 96 people to evacuate. During 30-31 October, ash explosions generated a light gray ash-and-steam plume that rose to 2.3 km (7,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NNE. Later field inspection revealed ashfall (trace to 1 mm) in the N sectors of the volcano, including areas in the municipalities of Casiguran and Gubat. Sources: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Inquirer.net
Colima (Mexico) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Colima Trans-Mexican Volcanic Arc	Based on reports from the Mexico City MWO and satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an eruption plume from Colima on 29 October reached an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S. Source: Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Karymsky (Russia) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Karymsky Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc	Seismic activity increased at Karymsky during 21-27 October, with 350-550 shallow earthquakes occurring daily. Explosions produced ash plumes that may have reached altitudes of 2.5-5.0 km (8,200-16,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E, NE, and SE. Staff from the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (IVS) observed a series of ash bursts that produced plumes to 2.0 km (6,600 ft) a.s.l. on 25 October. A thermal anomaly in the crater was detected on satellite imagery during 19-24 October. Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
Kilauea (United States) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Kilauea Hawaiian-Emperor Hotspot Volcano Group	The summit of Kilauea continued to slowly inflate S of Halema'uma'u caldera during 25-31 October. Incandescence was intermittently but strongly visible from the East Pond and January vents, and occasionally dimly visible from South Wall complex and Drainhole vent in Pu'u 'O'o's crater. Lava from the Campout and PKK systems continued to flow off of a lava delta into the ocean at the East Lae'apuki and East Ka'ili'ili entries. On 25 October, two separate break-out lava flows were visible on Pulama pali. The upper flow at about 320 m (1,050 ft) elevation consisted of 'a'a and pahoehoe and the lower flow at 114 m (375 ft) was solely pahoehoe. Source: US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)
Langila (Papua New Guinea) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Langila Bismarck Volcanic Arc	During 23-31 October, eruptive activity at Langila's Crater 2 consisted of continuous emissions of gray-to-brown ash plumes accompanied by sub-forceful gray ash plumes. Pilots reported plumes to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. that drifted NE. Explosions of incandescent lava fragments were visible during 23-30 October. Based on satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 31 October a small ash plume rose to an altitude of 4.6 km (15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NNE. Sources: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO), Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
Rabaul (Papua New Guinea) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Rabaul Bismarck Volcanic Arc	Based on satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that a small ash-and-steam plume from Rabaul reached an altitude of 3.0 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW on 26, 27, and 28 October. The RVO reported that mild eruptions during 29-30 October produced thick, gray ash plumes that drifted N and NW. Fine ashfall was reported from Namanula, including surrounding areas downwind, and E Rabaul town. Seismicity was at background levels and the rate of ground deformation was low. Sources: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO), Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
Santa Maria (Guatemala) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Santa Maria Central America Volcanic Arc	According to the Washington VAAC, minor emissions from Santa María's Santiaguito lava-dome complex on 26, 27, and 30 October were visible on satellite imagery. The small plumes of gas and light ash drifted predominantly W. Source: Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Semeru (Indonesia) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Semeru Sunda Volcanic Arc	Based on a pilot report, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 25 and 26 October, an eruption plume from Semeru reached 7.6 km (25,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. On 30 October, ash-and-steam emissions were detected on satellite imagery. Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
Soufriere Hills (United Kingdom) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Soufriere Hills Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc	During 20-27 October, lava-dome growth at Soufrière Hills continued and was concentrated on the NE part of the edifice. Rockfalls and small pyroclastic flows originating from the active lobe traveled down the NE flank. Several small stubby spine-like structures were observed on the SE summit region of the dome. Based on information from the MVO, satellite imagery, and the Piarco MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that continuous ash and gas emissions during 25-31 October produced plumes that drifted NW and W. Plumes reached altitudes of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. A hotspot was detected on satellite imagery during 25-27 October and 29 October. Sources: Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO), Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
St. Helens (United States) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
St. Helens High Cascades Volcanic Arc	During 25-31 October, the lava dome at Mount St. Helens continued to grow and produce small rockfalls. On 29 October, a M 3.2 earthquake was accompanied by a rockfall that produced a small plume. The plume filled the crater to just above the rim and quickly dissipated. Source: US Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)
Sulu Range (Papua New Guinea) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Sulu Range Bismarck Volcanic Arc	The RVO reported that during 28 September-24 October, seismic activity in the Sulu Range declined. Vapor plumes that were emitted from the Silanga Hotsprings were visible about 20 km NE from Bialla. A moderately strong sulfur smell from the Silanga and Talopu hot springs continued to be reported. Source: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO)
Suwanosejima (Japan) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Suwanosejima Ryukyu Volcanic Arc	Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 27 and 28 October, ash plumes from Suwanose-jima reached altitudes of 1.8 km (6,000 ft) a.s.l. Plumes drifted E on 28 October. Source: Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)
Tungurahua (Ecuador) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Tungurahua Northern Andean Volcanic Arc	IG reported that during 25-30 October emissions from Tungurahua produced plumes consisting of steam, gas, and moderate ash that reached altitudes of 7-8 km (23,000-26,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W, SW, NW, and NE. Ashfall was reported from several towns downwind of the plumes including Penipe (8 km SW), Bilbao (8 km W), Cotaló (13 km NW), and Baños (8 km NNE). On 28 October, incandescent blocks were expelled from the summit and rolled about 500 m down the W and E flanks. The next day, a lahar traveled NNW down the Mandur drainage and muddy water swelled in the Vazcún drainage. Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
Ubinas (Peru) | 25 October-31 October 2006 | Continuing ActivityCite this Report
Ubinas Central Andean Volcanic Arc	Based on pilot reports, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported continuous emissions from Ubinas on 25, 27-28, and 30-31 October. The plumes rose to 5.5-8.5 km (18,000-28,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NW, SW, and W. Source: Buenos Aires Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Weekly Reports Archive

Since the Weekly Volcanic Activity Report began in November 2000, there have been 21,073 individual reports over 1,262 weeks (average of 17 per week) on 339 different volcanoes.

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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.
- Observers have reported a significant change in volcanic activity. Such activity can include, but is not restricted to, pyroclastic flows, lahars, lava flows, dome collapse, or increased unrest.

Volcanoes are included in the "New Activity/Unrest" section of the Weekly Volcanic Activity Report if the activity occurs after at least 3 months of quiescence. Once a volcano is included in the "New Activity/Unrest" section, updates will remain in that section unless the activity continues for more than 1 month without escalating, after which time updates will be listed in the "Continuing Activity" section. Volcanoes are also included in the "New Activity/Unrest" section if the volcano is undergoing a period of relatively high unrest, or increasing unrest. This is commonly equal to Alert Level Orange on a scale of Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, where Red is the highest alert. Or alert level 3 on a scale of 1-4 or 1-5.

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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)