During 8-15 February JMA reported that 11 explosions from Showa Crater at Aira Caldera’s Sakurajima volcano ejected tephra as far as 1,300 m. Based on JMA reports and satellite data, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 10-12 February ash plumes rose to altitudes of 1.8-2.4 km (6,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NW, W, S, and SE. On 14 February a pilot observed an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 5-level scale).

Sources: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Based on analysis of satellite imagery and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 13-14 February ash plumes from Semeru rose to altitudes of 6.7-7.9 km (22,000-26,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE. According to a news article, a lava-dome collapse on 13 February generated pyroclastic flows that traveled 4-5 km down the S and SE flanks; the nearest village in that direction is 9 km away.

Sources: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC), Tempo Nasional

PVMBG reported that during 9-15 February diffuse white plumes from Soputan rose as high as 200 m above the crater. Seismicity was dominated by signals indicating avalanches and emissions, though volcanic and low-frequency earthquakes were also detected. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-4); residents and tourists were advised not to approach the craters within a radius of 6.5 km.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG, also known as CVGHM)

KVERT reported that moderate steam-and-gas activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 5-12 February. Explosions on 5, 7, and 9 February generated ash plumes detected in satellite images that drifted over 545 km E and N. A thermal anomaly was detected during 5 and 9-11 February. An explosion at 0929 on 13 February was recorded by a video camera and generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. A larger explosion visually observed a minute later generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km (32,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 50 km SE. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red. In a report issued at 1134, KVERT noted that only moderate amounts of gas and steam rose from the volcano; the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Orange. Ash from the earlier explosions drifted E over Kronotsky Bay and NW. A few hours later an ash plume was detected in satellite images rising 1 km above the volcano and drifting 288 km E.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)

Based on analysis of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 14-15 February ash plumes from Barren Island rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 45 km W.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)

SVERT reported that satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over Snow, a volcano of Chirpoi, on 8 and 11 February. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow.

Source: Sakhalin Volcanic Eruption Response Team (SVERT)

Based on satellite and webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 14-15 February ash plumes from Colima rose to an altitude of 5.8 km (19,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and SE.

Source: Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Based on satellite and webcam views, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that during 10-16 February Copahue generated almost continuous steam plumes containing minor amounts of ash that rose to altitudes of 3-3.6 km (10,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE, E, SE, S, and SW.

Source: Buenos Aires Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 10-16 February ash plumes from Dukono rose to altitude of 2.4-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-160 km in multiple directions.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)

In a special report, INSIVUMEH noted that the third episode of effusive activity at Fuego for 2016 had ended at 1830 on 10 February. Afterward some minor explosions generated ash plumes that rose 450 m above the crater and drifted 10 km NNE. Lava flows had traveled 3 km down the Las Lajas drainage (SE) and in the Trinidad drainage (S). During 11-16 February explosions generated ash plumes that rose 350-550 m and drifted almost 11 km W, SW, S, and SE.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia, e Hidrologia (INSIVUMEH)

Based on observations from the Karangetang Volcano Observation Post in the village of Salili, PVMBG reported that during 3-10 February the lava dome was incandescent at night. Variable amounts of white and blue emissions rose as high as 100 m above Main Crater, and roaring was occasionally heard. RSAM values doubled in January and continued to rise in February due to an increase in the number of shallow volcanic earthquakes. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-4); visitors and residents were warned not to approach Karangetang within a 4-km radius.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG, also known as CVGHM)

KVERT reported that moderate explosive activity at Karymsky continued during 5-12 February. Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly, and ash plumes that drifted about 170 km E and SE. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)

HVO reported that seismicity beneath Kīlauea's summit, upper East Rift Zone, and Southwest Rift Zone was at background levels during 10-16 February. The lava lake continued to circulate and spatter in the Overlook vent. Webcams recorded multiple incandescent outgassing vents within Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater and high on the northeast rim. The June 27th NE-trending lava flow continued to be active within 6 km NE of Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater, burning some areas of forest.

Source: US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)

During 10-11 February sulfur dioxide emissions at Masaya rose to high levels (1,500 tons per day), and RSAM values were at moderately-high levels due to higher levels of volcanic tremor. This activity coincided with an increase in the size of the lava lake. Gas emissions were at moderate and low levels on 12 and 16 February, respectively.

Source: Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER)

INETER reported moderate levels of gas emissions at Momotombo on 10 February; volcanic tremor and gas emissions increased to moderate-to-high levels the next day. An explosion on 12 February produced small ash emissions and ejected incandescent material onto the N and SE flanks. An explosion at 1305 on 15 February generated an ash plume that rose 2 km above the crater and ejected incandescent tephra onto the N and NE flanks.

Source: Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER)

Servicio Geológico Colombiano’s (SGC) Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Manizales reported that during 9-15 February seismicity at Nevado del Ruiz was characterized by long-period earthquakes and pulses of volcanic tremor associated with gas-and-ash emissions. Earthquakes occurred at depths between 1 and 7.6 km. The largest event was recorded at 0857 on 10 February; it was a local M 1.1, N of Arenas Crater at a depth of 5.7 km. Significant amounts of water vapor and gas rose from the crater during the week. A gas, steam, and ash plume rose 1.5 km and drifted NW on 13 February. The Alert Level remained at III (Yellow; "changes in the behavior of volcanic activity").

Source: Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)

CENAPRED reported that during 10-16 February the seismic network at Popocatépetl recorded 21-88 daily emissions consisting of water vapor, gas, and ash. Crater incandescence was noted on some nights and increased in intensity with some emissions. Explosions occurred almost daily; an explosion at 2320 on 11 February ejected incandescent tephra onto the NE flank. The Alert Level remained at Yellow, Phase Two.

Source: Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED)

INSIVUMEH reported that during 11-12 February weak explosions at Caliente cone, part of Santa María's Santiaguito lava-dome complex, generated ash plumes that drifted SW. Block avalanches from the E part of the crater reached vegetated areas. Ash plumes from explosions during 15-16 February rose 800 m above the crater and drifted SW.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia, e Hidrologia (INSIVUMEH)

KVERT reported that during 5-12 February lava-dome extrusion onto Sheveluch’s N flank was accompanied by fumarolic activity, dome incandescence, ash explosions, and hot avalanches. Satellite images detected a daily and intense thermal anomaly over the dome. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)

Based on satellite images, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 12 February ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.4-5.2 km (11,000-17,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and almost 30 km NE.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)

Based on satellite data, the Washington VAAC reported that on 13 February a gas plume possibly containing ash rose from Telica to an altitude of 1.8 (6,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted WSW. On 16 February INETER reported that high micro-seismicity was associated with gas explosions.

Sources: Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales (INETER), Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)

Based on satellite images and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 10-16 February ash plumes from Tengger Caldera's Bromo cone rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted in multiple directions.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)