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Zhupanovsky

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  • 53.589°N
  • 159.15°E

  • 2,899 m
    9,511 ft

  • 300120
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Most Recent Weekly Report: 13 September-19 September 2017 Citation IconCite this Report

Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that on 17 September explosions at Zhupanovsky generated gas-and-steam plumes with small amounts of ash that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km (19,700-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 20 km SW. The Aviation Color Code was raised from Green to Orange, the second highest level on a 4-color scale. About 30 minutes later satellite images showed ash plumes drifting 10 km E. Later that day gas-and-steam plumes rose 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow, and then on 20 September it was lowered to Green.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


Most Recent Bulletin Report: April 2017 (BGVN 42:04) Citation IconCite this Report

Moderate ash plumes continued until 24 March, then an explosion on 20 November 2016

A brief eruption that began on 23 October 2013 was the first reported activity at Zhupanovsky since 1959 (BGVN 39:09). After another eight months of quiet, eruptive activity began again in early June 2014 that was characterized by periods of frequent, moderate, ash-generating explosions that continued through the end of that year (BGVN 39:09). As described below, similar activity continued from January 2015 through 24 March 2016, with periods of strong explosions generating ash plumes as high as 10 km altitude. Another long period of eight months without observed activity was broken by a large eruption on 20 November 2016. No additional activity was reported through March 2017. Most of the data comes from Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reports. Often, the volcano is obscured by clouds. All reported dates are UTC unless otherwise noted (local = -12 hours).

Activity during 2015. According to KVERT, the moderate eruption with explosions generating ash plumes continued into 2015 (table 3). The Aviation Color Code remained Orange (third level on a four-color scale) between 1 January and 15 May 2015. After an explosion on 3 April, explosive activity waned and KVERT lowered the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow (second level on a four-color scale) on 16 May. On 9 June 2015, activity increased again, with webcam and satellite images showing an ash plume rising to an altitude of 6 km. The Aviation Color Code was raised on 8 June to Orange. During an overflight on 16 July, volcanologists observed fresh deposits at the foot of the volcano from collapses of the S section of the active Priemysh Crater that likely occurred on 12 July (figures 7 and 8). Moderate activity at the crater continued through 17 July; the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow on 18 June and to Green on 23 July. On 7 August KVERT reported that explosive activity had ended, but collapses of the S part of the active crater continued. On 6 August ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5 km and drifted 25-60 km SW, triggering KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code to Yellow. The code was lowered back to Green on 13 August.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 7. Photo of the summit area of Zhupanovsky showing the collapse deposits from the Priemysh cone, 16 July 2015. Photo credit to A. Plechova and V.I. Vernadsky, IGAC RAS. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.
Figure (see Caption) Figure 8. Photo of the southern side of Zhupanovsky showing the collapse deposits from the Priemysh cone, 16 July 2015. Photo credit to A. Plechova and V.I. Vernadsky, IGAC RAS. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.

Table 3. Summary of reported activity at Zhupanosky, January 2015-March 2016. Data is from webcam images, satellite images, and visual observations. On many days, clouds obscured visibility. Courtesy of KVERT and Tokyo VAAC.

Date (UTC) Ash Plume altitude (km) Plume drift Thermal anomaly Other
2015 Jan 6 -- 50 km E -- --
2015 Jan 11-12 5 40 km SW 12 Jan --
2015 Jan 17-21 -- 300 km SW, E 17-20 Jan --
2015 Jan 22, 25-26 5-6 160 km SW, SE 23, 25-27 Jan --
2015 Jan 30-6 Feb -- -- Daily --
2015 Feb 6, 9 3 65 km W Daily --
2015 Feb 15-19 3-3.5 200 km W, SE 14-15,18 Feb --
2015 Feb 20-27 3-3.5 250 km E, SE 20-22, 25-26 Feb --
2015 Feb 27-6 Mar 3-8 400 km E 27 Feb, 1 Mar --
2015 Mar 7-8 6-7 333 km E (7, 10 Mar), 232 km NE (8 Mar) 7-10 Mar --
2015 Mar 12, 15 7 350 km NE, S 14-17 Mar Incandescence on 15 Mar
2015 Mar 25 8 100 km ENE Daily --
2015 Mar 27-2 Apr -- -- 26, 30 Mar, 2 Apr --
2015 Apr 3 -- 25 km SE -- --
2015 Apr 9 -- -- 9 Apr --
2015 Apr 10-17 -- -- 16-17 Apr --
2015 Apr 23-1 May -- -- 23, 25, 28 Apr --
2015 May 1-8 -- -- 3, 5 May --
2015 May 8-15 -- -- 14 May --
2015 May 20-23 -- 470 km E 23 May --
2015 Jun 7-9 6 95 km S, 250 km SE 8-9 June --
2015 Jun 12-19 -- 150 km W 16 June --
2015 Jul 3-10 -- SW on 6 July -- --
2015 Jul 12 10 1,100 km SE -- Ashfall at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (12 Jul)
2015 Jul 14 2 60 km S -- --
2015 Aug 6 5 25-60 km SW -- --
2015 Nov 27 6-7 300 km E, SE Over volcano --
2015 Nov 30 9 300 km E, SE Over both volcano and pyroclastic flow Pyroclastic flow deposits 15.5 km long observed on S flank
2015 Dec 3-4 -- -- Over pyroclastic flow --
2015 Dec 5-7 -- -- 7 Dec --
2016 Jan 19-21 7-8 80 km NE, 36 km W 19, 21 Jan Plume 150 km long observed 50 km NE
2016 Jan 24 8 235 km NNE 23 Jan --
2016 Jan 29-5 Feb -- -- 30 Jan --
2016 Feb 5, 7, 9, 11 7 546 km E, N 5,9-11 Feb --
2016 Feb 12-13 7; 10; 1 2 km E; 50-200 km SE, E; 600 km E, NE; 288 km ESE 12-13 Feb Aviation Color Code raised to Red.
2016 Mar 24 8 8 x 10 km ash cloud 134 km NW at 3.5-4 km altitude -- --

KVERT indicated that activity remained low until 27 November 2015 when, based on satellite images, ash plumes rose to altitudes of 5-6 km and drifted 285 km E. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. IVS FED RAS (Institute Volcanology and Seismology Far East Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences) observers noted an ash explosion at 0356 on 30 November (UTC); the Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reported that the resulting ash plume rose to an altitude of 9 km. Pyroclastic flow deposits 15.5 km long were observed on the S flank after the 30 November event.

According to KVERT, activity decreased after a partial collapse of the S central sector on 27 and 30 November 2015. Satellite images detected a very weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 4 and 7 December. Moderate levels of fumarolic activity continued. On 10 December the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. By early-to-mid December 2015, only moderate levels of fumarolic activity were observed. On 17 December the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green.

KVERT reported that thermal anomalies occurred frequently during the reporting period; often they were obscured by clouds. The only MODVOLC thermal alerts, based on MODIS anomalies, during the reporting period were during March-June 2015: on 7 March, 8 March (2 pixels), 15 March (2 pixels), 21 March (2 pixels), 20 May, and 16 June.

Activity during 2016. The eruption pattern of fluctuating activity levels continued into 2016. Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that at 1636 on 19 January 2016 (UTC), an explosion generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7-8 km and drifted 20 km E (figure 9). The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 9. Photo of the ash column rising from Zhupanovsky, 19 January 2016. Still image taken from webcam video. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.

Moderate steam-and-gas activity continued during 5 February-18 March. An explosion at 2029 on 12 February (UTC) was recorded by a video camera and generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7 km and drifted E. A larger explosion visually observed a minute later generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 50 km SE. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red for several hours. In a report issued at 2334 (UTC), 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.

The Tokyo VAAC recorded an explosion at 1320 on 24 March (UTC) that generated an ash plume which rose to an altitude of 8 km. After the explosion, no further activity was observed. A very weak thermal anomaly was detected over the volcano in satellite images on 1 and 10 April. The Aviation Color Code was thus lowered to Yellow on 13 April. The last thermal anomaly detection in a satellite image was on 10 April. However, moderate fumarolic activity continued. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green on 16 June.

At 1429 on 20 November 2016 a webcam recorded ash plumes rising to altitudes of 6-8 km and drifting 73 km E (figure 10); the Aviation Color Code was raised from Green to Orange. No further activity was observed, and on 22 November the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 10. Photo of the ash column rising from Zhupanovsky and extending E, 20 November 2016. Still image taken from webcam video. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.

Information Contacts: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruptions Response Team (KVERT), Far East Division, Russian Academy of Sciences, 9 Piip Blvd., Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 683006, Russia (URL: http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/); Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, (IVS FEB RAS), 9 Piip Blvd., Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 683006, Russia (URL: http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/eng/); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC), 1-3-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan (URL: http://ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/); Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP), MODVOLC Thermal Alerts System, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Univ. of Hawai'i, 2525 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA (URL: http://modis.higp.hawaii.edu/).

Weekly Reports - Index


2017: September
2016: January | February | March | April | June | November
2015: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | November | December
2014: June | July | August | September | October | November | December
2013: October


13 September-19 September 2017 Citation IconCite this Report

Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that on 17 September explosions at Zhupanovsky generated gas-and-steam plumes with small amounts of ash that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km (19,700-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 20 km SW. The Aviation Color Code was raised from Green to Orange, the second highest level on a 4-color scale. About 30 minutes later satellite images showed ash plumes drifting 10 km E. Later that day gas-and-steam plumes rose 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow, and then on 20 September it was lowered to Green.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


16 November-22 November 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that at 1429 on 20 November a webcam recorded ash plumes from Zhupanovsky rising to altitudes of 6-8 km (19,700-26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 73 km E. The Aviation Color Code was raised from Green to Orange, the second highest level on a 4-color scale. KVERT noted that conditions were quiet after the eruption; on 22 November the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


15 June-21 June 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that no activity was observed at Zhupanovsky after an explosion on 24 March, and the last thermal anomaly detection in a satellite image was on 1 April. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green on 16 June.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


6 April-12 April 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that at Zhupanovsky no activity was observed after an explosion on 24 March. A very weak thermal anomaly was detected over the volcano in satellite images on 1 and 10 April. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow won 13 April.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


30 March-5 April 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 25 March-1 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


23 March-29 March 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 18-25 March. According to KVERT, the Tokyo VAAC noted that an explosion generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 8 km (26,200 ft) a.s.l. at 0120 on 25 March. An 8 x 10 km ash cloud observed in satellite images drifted about 135 km NW at altitudes of 3.5-4 km (11,500-13,100 ft) a.s.l. that same day. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


16 March-22 March 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate gas-and-steam activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 11-18 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


9 March-15 March 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate gas-and-steam activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 4-11 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


2 March-8 March 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate gas-and-steam activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 26 February-4 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


24 February-1 March 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate gas-and-steam activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 19-26 February. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


17 February-23 February 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 12-19 February. On 12 February explosions generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 10 km (32,800 ft) a.s.l. During 12-13 February satellite images detected a thermal anomaly and ash plumes that drifted 600 km E and NE. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


10 February-16 February 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

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)


3 February-9 February 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate steam-and-gas activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 29 January-5 February. A thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images on 30 January. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


27 January-2 February 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 22-29 January. A thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images on 23 January. Explosions on 24 January generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km (26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 235 km NNE. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


20 January-26 January 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that on 21 January explosions at Zhupanovsky generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km (26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 36 km W. A thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest on a four-color scale).

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


13 January-19 January 2016 Citation IconCite this Report

Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that at 1636 on 19 January an explosion at Zhupanovsky generated an ash plume that rose to altitudes of 7-8 km (23,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 20 km E. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange (the second highest on a four-color scale).

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


16 December-22 December 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an explosive eruption that began at Zhupanovsky on 6 June likely finished on 30 November. Only moderate levels of fumarolic activity was observed in early-to-mid December. On 17 December the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


9 December-15 December 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported quiet conditions at Zhupanovsky after a partial collapse of the S central sector on 27 and 30 November. Satellite images detected a very weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 4 and 7 December. Moderate levels of fumarolic activity continued. On 10 December the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


2 December-8 December 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported moderate eruptive activity at Zhupanovsky during 27 November-4 December. Explosions on 27 and 30 November generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km (19,700-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 300 km E and SE. Pyroclastic flow deposits 15.5 km long were observed on the S flank after the 30 November event. Weak thermal anomalies were detected in satellite images over the crater on both of those days, and in the area of the pyroclastic flow deposits on 30 November and 3 December.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


25 November-1 December 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

Based on satellite images, KVERT reported that on 28 November ash plumes from Zhupanovsky rose to altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 285 km E. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. IVS FED RAS (Institute Volcanology and Seismology Far East Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences) observers noted an ash explosion at 0356 on 1 December; the Tokyo VAAC reported that the resulting ash plume rose to an altitude of 9 km (29,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 60 km SE.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


5 August-11 August 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

On 7 August KVERT reported that explosive activity at Zhupanovsky had finished but collapses of the S part of the active crater continued. On 6 August ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5 km (16,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 25-60 km SW. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Yellow.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


15 July-21 July 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate explosive activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 10-17 July. A strong explosion on 12 July produced an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km (32,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 1,200 km E. Ashfall was reported in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Another explosion on 14 July generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 2 km (6,600 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW and 60 km S. During an overflight on 16 July, volcanologists observed fresh deposits at the foot of the volcano from collapses of the S section of Priemysh Crater (the active crater) that likely occurred on 12 July. Moderate activity at the crater continued through 19 July; the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


8 July-14 July 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that explosive activity at Zhupanovsky probably continued during 3-10 July; ash plumes drifted SW on 6 July. Weather clouds obscured views of the volcano on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


1 July-7 July 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that explosive activity at Zhupanovsky probably continued during 26-3 July; weather clouds obscured views of the volcano. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


24 June-30 June 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that explosive activity at Zhupanovsky probably continued during 19-26 June; weather clouds obscured views of the volcano. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


17 June-23 June 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that explosive activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 12-19 June. Weak steam-and-gas activity was observed on 14 June. Satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 16 June, as well as an ash cloud drifting 150 km W. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


10 June-16 June 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that explosive activity at Zhupanovsky continued during 5-12 June; ash plumes rose to an altitude of 6 km (a.s.l.) during 7-9 June. Satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 8-9 June, and ash clouds drifting 250 km SE on 9 June. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


3 June-9 June 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

On 9 June KVERT reported that the moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued; a webcam and satellite images showed an ash plume rising to an altitude of 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. and drifting 30 km S. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


20 May-26 May 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

On 16 May KVERT reported that the explosive eruption that began at Zhupanovsky on 6 June 2014 ended at the beginning of April 2015. The last ash plume occurred on 3 April, although weak thermal anomalies continued to be detected. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. On 20 May an ash plume drifted 470 km E.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


13 May-19 May 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that weak activity continued at Zhupanovsky during 8-15 May. Satellite images detected a weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 14 May; cloud cover prevented observations on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


6 May-12 May 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate activity continued at Zhupanovsky during 1-8 May. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 3 and 5 May. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


29 April-5 May 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate activity continued at Zhupanovsky during 24 April-1 May. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 25 and 28 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


22 April-28 April 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that strong gas-and-steam activity was observed at Zhupanovsky during 10-17 April. A thermal anomaly over the volcano was observed in satellite images during 16-17 and 23 April; cloud cover obscured views during 18-22 and 24 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


8 April-14 April 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 3-10 April. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 25 km SE on 3 April and a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 9 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


1 April-7 April 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 27 March-3 April. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 26 and 30 March, and 2 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


25 March-31 March 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 20-27 March. Based on observers and webcam recordings, explosions produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km (26,200 ft) a.s.l. on 25 March and drifted more than 100 km ENE. A daily thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


18 March-24 March 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 13-20 March. A webcam recorded incandescence from the crater on 15 March. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 350 km NE and S at an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. on 12 and 15 March. A thermal anomaly was also detected during 14-17 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


11 March-17 March 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 6-13 March. Two strong explosions on 7 and 8 March generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km (19,700-23,000 ft) a.s.l. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 333 km E on 7 and 10 March, and 232 km NE on 8 March. A thermal anomaly was also detected during 7-10 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


4 March-10 March 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 27 February-6 March. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 27 February, and 1 and 4 March. Ash clouds rose to altitudes of 3-8 km (10,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 400 km E. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


25 February-3 March 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 20-27 February. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 20-22 and 25-26 February. Ash clouds rose to altitudes of 3-3.5 km (10,000-11,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted about 250 km E and SE. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


18 February-24 February 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 13-20 February. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 14-15 and 18 February. Ash clouds rose to altitudes of 3-3.5 km (10,000-11,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 200 km W during 15-16 February and SE during 17-19 February. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


11 February-17 February 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 6-13 February. Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly over the volcano. Ash clouds rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted about 65 km W on 6 and 9 February. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


4 February-10 February 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 30 January-6 February. Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly over the volcano. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


28 January-3 February 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 23-30 January. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 160 km SW and SE at altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. during 22 and 25-26 January, and a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 23 and 25-27 January. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


21 January-27 January 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 16-23 January. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 17-20 January, and ash plumes drifting 300 km SW and E during 17-21 January. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


14 January-20 January 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 9-16 January. Pilots observed ash clouds rising to an altitude of 5 km (16,400 ft) a.s.l. on 11 January. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 40 km SW during 11-12 January, and a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 12 January. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


7 January-13 January 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 2-9 January. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 50 km E on 6 January. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


31 December-6 January 2015 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 27 December-4 January. Local airline pilots observed explosions and ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-9 km (19,700-29,500 ft) a.s.l. on 29 December. That same day ash plumes were observed in satellite images drifting 75 km ENE. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


24 December-30 December 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an eruption at Zhupanovsky likely continued during 19-26 December. Intense steam-and-gas emissions were observed on 24 December. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


17 December-23 December 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 12-19 December. Satellite images detected an ash plume drifting 70 km SE on 15 December and intense steam-and-gas emissions on 17 December. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


10 December-16 December 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 5-12 December. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 9 December; the volcano was either quiet or obscured by clouds on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


3 December-9 December 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that ash explosions at Zhupanovsky continued during 25 November-1 December. Ash plumes rose to an altitude of 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 422 km E and SE during 28 November-1 December. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly during 28-29 November; the volcano was either quiet or obscured by clouds on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


26 November-2 December 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that strong explosions at Zhupanovsky were detected at 0206 on 23 November and 1214 on 25 November. Ash plumes rose to altitudes of 7-8 km (23,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 350 km E on 22 November and SE during 25-27 November. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 22, 25, and 27 November; cloud cover prevented views of the volcano on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


19 November-25 November 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a moderate explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky likely continued during 14-21 November. Satellite images showed that the volcano was either quiet or obscured by clouds. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


12 November-18 November 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that moderate explosive eruptions at Zhupanovsky likely continued during 7-14 November. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 270 km SE during 7-10 November. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


5 November-11 November 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a strong explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky occurred at 0955 on 8 November, generating an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km (32,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 26 km SSW. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. On 9 November ash plumes detected in satellite images rose to altitudes of 3-4 km (9,800-13,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 190-250 km SE.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


29 October-4 November 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that the eruption at Zhupanovsky had likely finished in mid-October; satellite images last detected an explosion on 11 October and a thermal anomaly on 12 October. Volcanologists conducting an overflight on 17 October observed only gas-and-steam activity from the active crater. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


22 October-28 October 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an eruption at Zhupanovsky likely continued during 17-24 October. Satellite images were obscured by clouds. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


15 October-21 October 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 10-17 October. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on the volcano during 10-12 October, and ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 9 km (29,500 ft) a.s.l. on 11 October and drifted 411 km NE during 11-12 October. Cloud cover prevented satellite views of the volcano on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


8 October-14 October 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 3-10 October. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 3 and 9 October; cloud cover prevented views of the volcano on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


1 October-7 October 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 26 September-3 October. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 27 September, and ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 4-4.5 km (13,000-14,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 205 km E on 28 September. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


24 September-30 September 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 19-26 September. Ground-based observers noted ash plumes drifting SW to Avachinsky Bay during 23-24 September. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly during 18 and 23-24 September, as well as ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km (11,500-13,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 80 km SW and NE during 23-24 September. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


17 September-23 September 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an explosive eruption at Zhupanovsky continued during 12-19 September. Volcanologists in Nalychevo Valley observed short-duration explosions on 13 September which generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km (11,500-13,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly and ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km (11,500-13,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 220 km SE and S during 13-14 and 16 September. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


10 September-16 September 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported ashfall from Zhupanovsky in the area of IVS FEB RAS (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) during 1100-1300 on 7-8 September. The moderate explosive eruption continued and Alert Level Orange was maintained through the week of 12 September. According to visual data, ash plumes extended about 50 and 70 km S and SE of the volcano on 10 and 11 September, respectively. Persistent thermal anomalies were detected from the summit area based on satellite images during 4-5 and 10-11 September.

Satellite data showed ash plumes up to 3.5-4.0 km (11,500-13,100 ft) a.s.l. mainly during 9-11 September, and ash plumes drifted about 1,113 km SE and S.

According to the Tokyo VAAC, ash plumes were detected by satellite images during 10-16 September with the exception of 15 September. Plume heights were 2,400-3,700 m (8,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l..

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


3 September-9 September 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

According to KVERT, the moderate explosive eruption of Zhupanovsky continued and Alert Level Orange was maintained through 8 September. On 1 September visual data detected an ash plume to an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft) a.s.l. drifting NW of the volcano. Satellite data showed ash plumes at 3,500-4,000 m (11,500-13,100 ft) a.s.l. that extended about 85 km in various directions on 28 and 30 August and 1-4 September. Persistent thermal anomalies were detected from the summit area based on satellite images.

KVERT reported three ash plumes drifting SW on 7 September. The plumes were 10 km, 38 km, and 72 km long at 2,500-3,000 m (8,200-9,840 ft) a.s.l. On 8 September, satellite images revealed an ash plume extending 52 km SW from the volcano.

According to the Tokyo VAAC, ash plumes and possible ash plumes were detected by satellite images during 29 August-9 September with the exception of 5 and 6 September. Plume heights were 2,700-11,600 m (9,000-38,000 ft) a.s.l..

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


27 August-2 September 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 22-28 August the moderate explosive eruption continued at Zhupanovsky. On 28 August ash plumes rose to 3.5-4 km (11,500-13,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 80 km SW. During 25-27 August satellite data showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano, but clouds prevented observations the other days of the week. The Tokyo VAAC reported that ash plumes rose to 4.3 km (14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


20 August-26 August 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 15-21 August that moderate explosive eruption continued at Zhupanovsky. Satellite data showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 16-17 August. On 18 and 15 August the volcano was obscured by clouds. The Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes rose to 3-4.5 km (10,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S and SSE. On August 19 KVERT reported that satellite data showed ash plumes drifted 51 km S of the volcano and on August 20 that ash plumes rose to 3 km (9800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 110 km SSE.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


13 August-19 August 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 8-14 August the moderate explosive eruption continued at Zhupanovsky. On 8 August staff of Volcanoes of Kamchatka Natural Park observed ash explosions twice an hour, with ash plumes rising up to 4 km (13,100 ft)a.s.l. drifting E. On 8 and 11-13 August satellite data showed that ash plumes rose to 4-4.5 km (13,100-14,800 ft)a.s.l. and drifted 80-100 km SE and NE Other days satellite data showed the volcano was obscured by clouds. On 12-13 August the Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes to 3-4.9 km (10,000-16,000 ft) a.s.l that drifted SE, NE, and ESE.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


6 August-12 August 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 1-7 August that the moderate explosive eruption continues at Zhupanovsky. On 6 August, KVERT reported an ash plume drifting 260 km ENE of the volcano. Most days satellite data showed the volcano was obscured by clouds.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


30 July-5 August 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 25 July-1 August the moderate explosive eruption continues at Zhupanovsky. On 27 July, satellite data showed ash plumes rose to 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. and extended 150 km N. The volcano was obscured by clouds 25 July-1 August. On 30 July Tokyo VAAC reported an ash plume rose 5.2 km (17,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


23 July-29 July 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 19-25 July the moderate explosive eruption continued at Zhupanovsky. On 18 and 21 July satellite data showed ash plumes that rose to 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. and extended about 30 and 70 km NE, respectively. A thermal anomaly was observed over the volcano on 19 and 21 July. Tokyo VAAC reported an ash plume on 27 July that rose to 8.5 km (28,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


16 July-22 July 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that on 15 July moderate gas-and-steam activity was observed at Zhupanovsky. On 16-17 July satellite data showed ash plumes that rose to 6-6.5 km (19,700-21,300 ft) a.s.l. and extended about 370 km N. A thermal anomaly was observed over the volcano on 16 July. The Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes during 16-18 and 21 July drifting N and NE. Plume altitudes were in the range of 3.3-8.5 km (11,000-28,000 ft) a.s.l.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


9 July-15 July 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 2, 5, and 9 July, moderate gas-and-steam activity was observed at Zhupanovsky. An ash plume up to 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. was observed on 9 July. Satellite data showed an ash plume extending up to 450 km E and SE of the volcano during 9-10 July. The Aviation Color Code was maintained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


25 June-1 July 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that during 20-26 June, moderate gas-and-steam activity was observed at Zhupanovsky. Satellite data showed ash plumes drifting 55 km NW from the volcano. During June 27-28 cloud cover prevented views from satellite. The Aviation Color Code is Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


18 June-24 June 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that, during 14-19 June, satellite images over Zhupanovsky detected gas-and-steam plumes with discrete ash plumes up to 4.5 km (14,800 ft) a.s.l. drifting up to 70 km SE and NW from the volcano. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 14-15 and 17-19 June. The Aviation Color Code was raised from Yellow to Orange.

Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes during 18-20 June drifting NW and later NE. Plume heights were in range of 3,000-8,500 m (9,800-28,000 ft) a.s.l.

Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


11 June-17 June 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that satellite images over Zhupanovsky detected gas-and-steam plumes drifting 100 km E on 9 and 11 June. Snow in the region was covered by ash. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


4 June-10 June 2014 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that an eruption at Zhupanovsky began on 6 June, producing an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 6 km (19,900 ft) a.s.l., as suggested by Tokyo VAAC and UHPP notices. Cloud cover prevented views from satellite. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Yellow. Satellite images on 9 June showed ash plumes rising to altitudes of 3-4 km (9,800-13,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifting 60 km E.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


23 October-29 October 2013 Citation IconCite this Report

KVERT reported that a weak thermal anomaly over Zhupanovsky was detected on 23 October. The next day a phreatic eruption began at about 0300 and generated an ash plume that rose 5 km (16,400 ft) a.s.l. The ash plume was visible in satellite images drifting 40 km SE and S. Ash deposits about 10 cm thick were visible at the summit of the central part of the volcano, and deposits about 1 mm thick covered the Nalychevo Valley. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. Ash plumes at 1635 and 2218 rose to altitudes of 2.5-3 km (8,200-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 120 km ESE and 25 km S, respectively. At 1134 on 25 October an ash plume rose 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 20 km NE. On 27 October KVERT noted that strong fumarolic activity and gas emissions continued, but that the phreatic explosions likely had ceased. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow, and then lowered again to Green on 29 October.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)


Bulletin Reports - Index

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03/1990 (BGVN 15:03) Four vigorous fumaroles

08/1993 (BGVN 18:08) Fumarolic emissions from active crater

09/2014 (BGVN 39:09) Moderate explosions with ash plumes beginning October 2013

04/2017 (BGVN 42:04) Moderate ash plumes continued until 24 March, then an explosion on 20 November 2016




Information is preliminary and subject to change. All times are local (unless otherwise noted)


March 1990 (BGVN 15:03) Citation IconCite this Report

Four vigorous fumaroles

On 2 February, fumarolic activity was noted in two vents inside the active crater and two vents to the W (figure 1).

Figure (see Caption) Figure 1. Active fumarolic vents at Zhupanovsky, looking roughly E on 2 February 1990. Courtesy of B. Ivanov.

Information Contacts: B. Ivanov, IV.


August 1993 (BGVN 18:08) Citation IconCite this Report

Fumarolic emissions from active crater

An overflight by members of SVE on 24 August 1993 revealed that significant fumarolic activity was present in the summit area. Fumarolic emissions were coming from the active crater, as well as from other parts of the summit ridge W of the second cone's crater. Yellow sulfur deposits were visible at several locations.

Information Contacts: H. Gaudru, SVE, Switzerland.


September 2014 (BGVN 39:09) Citation IconCite this Report

Moderate explosions with ash plumes beginning October 2013

On 23 or 24 October 2013 Zhupanovsky erupted for the first time since the 1950's. The report presents the eruptive activity of Zhupanovsky from 23 October 2013 through the end of December 2014. Data were summarized from reports of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT), the Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC), and various satellite remote sensors. In addition, observations of activity were recorded by KVERT scientists, park rangers, and aviation personnel, [there is no in-situ scientific monitoring instrumentation]. Zhupanovsky lies in a volcanic region on the Kamchatka peninsula (figure 2), ~70 km N of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of ~200,000 inhabitants. Eruptions started on 23 October 2013 and paused during November 2013 through May 2014. [Activity] resumed in June 2014 and [continued] through the rest of 2014.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 2. (Inset) Map of Russia's E region showing the Kamchatkan peninsula. (Main map) Zhupanovsky (red triangle) lies on the peninsula ~15 km from the Pacific coast shoreline. The city at the yellow dot is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, ~70 km from the edge of Zhupanovsky. This is a Russian map of unknown authorship found online with additions by Bulletin editors.

October 2013 eruption. On 23 October 2013, KVERT reported that a weak thermal anomaly occurred over Zhupanovsky. The next day, a phreatic eruption began at about 0300 and generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 5 km. The ash plume, visible in satellite images, drifted 120 km SE and S. Ash deposits ~1 mm thick covered the Nalychevo Valley bordering the S of the massif. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.

On 26 October 2013, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (IVS FEB RAS) scientists inspected the summit and found ~10 cm deep ash covered the crater area (figure 3). On 26 October, KVERT stated pilots and ground crew at Elizovo airport observed a gas-and-steam plume that may have contained ash. The plume rose to 1.5 km and drifted E. The airport, 22 km NNW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, serves commercial airlines and Russian air force planes. On 27 October KVERT noted that strong fumarolic activity and gas emissions continued, but that the phreatic explosions likely had ceased. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow, and then lowered again to Green on 29 October.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 3. (top image) A picture of Zhupanovsky taken on 26 October 2013 below the crater looking ENE. (bottom image) On the same day, a picture taken higher up on the ridge looking into the crater. Courtesy of KVERT. Captured by S. Samoilenko, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Far Eastern Branch (IVS FEB RAS).

On 5 November 2013, EO-1 satellite's Advanced Land Imager (ALI) captured an ash plume emitted from Zhupanovsky (figure 4). Ash from the 26 October eruption was deposited in the crater area. Earth Observatory analysts interpreted the plume as containing erupted ash, which traveled SE. The plume in figure 4 appears low in density; however, reliable ash detection often requires analysis of spectral data.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 4. The Advanced Land Imager (ALI) remote sensor on EO-1 captured this image of Zhupanovsky on 5 November 2013. It shows ash deposited on snow and what was interpreted as a likely ongoing minor ash plume from the summit. In this natural-color image interpreted by NASA Earth Observatory analysts, snow on the high-elevation upper slopes appears white, ash deposits, dark, airborne ash, light gray, and small patches of bare rock, tan. The deep blue N of the crater is the shadow of the NE ridge of the Zhupanovsky massif. Courtesy of NASA Earth Observatory. Annotated by GVP from another version of this image previously captured, processed, and annotated by the NASA EO-1 team and NASA Earth Observatory's Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon.

For about seven months (from 7 November 2013 to 5 June 2014), there were no KVERT weekly reports or Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reports implying that Zhupanovsky had reverted to a non-eruptive state.

Eruption in 2014. On 6 June 2014, an eruption began that consisted of a series of explosions with numerous ash plumes. Throughout the rest of the year (and into 2015) Zhupanovsky remained eruptive. Of acute relevance to plume assessment towards aircraft safety, at least two plumes reached estimated altitudes near 10 km, many ash plumes extended over 100 km, and the longest one documented, near the end of November, rose to 6 km altitude and extended 422 km E to SE (table 1).

Table 1. Summary of ash plumes and other activity at Zhupanovsky registered during June-December 2014. Steaming and gas plumes were common but are often omitted here. ACC means Aviation Color Code. Cloud cover prevented observations during many days. The data were taken from KVERT reports and Tokyo VAAC notices.

Dates (2014) Ash plume (altitude) Ash plume drift Other information.
6 Jun 6 km -- ACC raised to Yellow.
9 Jun 3-4 km 60 km E --
9 and 11 Jun -- 100 km E Gas-and-steam plumes.
14-20 Jun 3-8.5 km 70 km SE, NW, NE Thermal anomalies. ACC raised to Orange.
20-26 Jun -- 55 km NW --
2, 5, 9, 10 Jul 6 km 450 km E, SE Gas-and-steam activity on 2 and 4 July, Ash plumes to 6 km on 9 July. An ash plume drift to 450 km SE on10 July.
15-21 Jul 3.3-6.5 km 370 km N, 70 km NE Thermal anomalies. Gas-and-steam plumes. During 16-18 several ash plumes were detected by satellite.
25 Jul-1 Aug 4-8.5 km W, 150 km N On 27 July ash plume detected by satellite
6 Aug -- 260 km ENE --
8-13 Aug 3-4.9 km E, SE, NE, ESE up to 100 km Ash explosions twice/hr on 8 Aug. Ash plumes on 11-13 Aug.
15-21 Aug 3-4.5 km 51 km S, 110 km SSE Thermal anomaly.
22-28 Aug 3.5-4.3 km 80 km SW Thermal anomaly.
29 Aug-9 Sep 2.7-11.6 km NW, 85 km various Thermal anomalies. Ash fall on nearby areas.
10-16 Sep 2.4-4 km 50-113 km S, E, 220 km SE Thermal anomalies.
19-26 Sep 3.5-4 km 80 km SW, NE Thermal anomaly.
26 Sep-3 Oct 4-4.5 km 205 km E --
3-10 Oct -- -- Thermal anomalies
10-17 Oct 9 km 411 km NE Thermal anomaly. Activity much decreased. Overflight on 17 Oct revealed only gas-and-steam activity. ACC lowered to Yellow.
8 Nov 10 km 26 km SSW Strong explosion. ACC raised to Orange.
9-10 Nov 3-4 km 190-270 km SE --
14-21 Nov -- -- Volcano either quiet or obscured by clouds.
23-27 Nov 7-8 km 350 km E, SE Strong explosions on 23 and 25 Nov. Thermal anomaly.
28 Nov-1 Dec 6 km 422 km E, SE Thermal anomaly.
5-12 Dec -- -- Volcano either quiet or obscured by clouds. Thermal anomaly.
12-19 Dec -- 70 km SE Intense steam-and-gas emissions on 17 Dec.
19-26 Dec -- -- Intense steam-and-gas emissions on 24 Dec.
27-31 Dec 6-9 km 75 km ENE --

The Tokyo VAAC monitors volcanoes the Kamchatkan peninsula, detecting and tracking ash plumes through satellite imagery. During 2014, Tokyo VAAC released 176 Zhupanovsky Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAAs), often several per day (up to 5 on some days). During 2014, VAAs discussing Zhupanovsky came out during a total of 54 days (table 2).

Table 2. A compilation of the Tokyo VAACs archive of Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAAs) relating to Zhupanovsky ash plumes during 2014.

Date (Mo/Dy) Time (UTC) Altitude (km) Direction Movement (km/hour)
06 Jun 2014 2218Z 6 E 80
09 Jun 2014 0330Z 4 E 39
09 Jun 2014 0330Z 3 SE 19
12 Jun 2014 0901Z 2 SE 46
13 Jun 2014 0531Z 2 SE 11
18 Jun 2014 1842Z 3 NW 28
19 Jun 2014 1843Z 9 NE 6
10 Jul 2014 0012Z 6 E 48
16 Jul 2014 0239Z 7 N 19
17 Jul 2014 1205Z 3 NE 19
18 Jul 2014 0552Z 4 NE N/A
21 Jul 2014 0245Z 4 NE --
27 Jul 2014 0600Z 9 N 28
30 Jul 2014 0517Z 5 W 30
11 Aug 2014 2125Z 1 SE 30
12 Aug 2014 2201Z 3 NE --
13 Aug 2014 0000Z 5 E 19
19 Aug 2014 2012Z 5 S 46
20 Aug 2014 0003Z 5 S 56
28 Aug 2014 2356Z 8 SW 46
29 Aug 2014 1251Z 5 S 37
30 Aug 2014 0514Z 5 S 28
01 Sep 2014 0554Z 4 N 28
02 Sep 2014 0355Z 5 SW 19
03 Sep 2014 0555Z 5 S 28
04 Sep 2014 0346Z 3 SE --
07 Sep 2014 0155Z 12 SW 56
08 Sep 2014 0600Z 8 SW 37
09 Sep 2014 2138Z 3 SE 37
10 Sep 2014 0000Z 3 S 37
11 Sep 2014 1200Z 3 S 46
12 Sep 2014 0605Z 3 SE 37
13 Sep 2014 2355Z 4 E 37
16 Sep 2014 0345Z 4 SSW 44
17 Sep 2014 1211Z 3 W 28
23 Sep 2014 2250Z 1 SW 11
24 Sep 2014 0010Z 4 SW 19
28 Sep 2014 0551Z 5 E 46
11 Oct 2014 2143Z 8 NE 46
12 Oct 2014 0101Z 9 NE 56
07 Nov 2014 2355Z 12 NE 48
08 Nov 2014 1200Z 7 SE 56
09 Nov 2014 0600Z 4 SE 74
10 Nov 2014 1800Z 3 SE 111
22 Nov 2014 2356Z 8 E 56
25 Nov 2014 1800Z 8 SE 28
26 Nov 2014 2219Z 4 SE 39
27 Nov 2014 1155Z 4 SE 37
28 Nov 2014 0247Z 6 E 46
29 Nov 2014 1451Z 4 E 37
30 Nov 2014 1155Z 4 E 37
15 Dec 2014 2242Z 4 ENE 19
28 Dec 2014 2348Z 9 ENE 9
29 Dec 2014 0555Z 9 NE 19

Some 2014 images. A Zhupanovsky eruption was captured by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 (figure 5). Several OLI images were acquired on 12 September 2014) and put together into the mosaic seen here. In addition to the eruption of Zhupanovsky on the image, four other Kamchatkan volcanoes were emitting plumes, and a forest fire was also burning (figure 5). This time interval is accounted for in table 1 with several small to moderate ash plumes and thermal anomalies during 10-16 September 2014. Table 2 tabulates a VAA issued on 12 September 2014 that documented an ash plume to ~3 km.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 5. The Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager captured a consecutive series of images on 12 September 2014 that are mosaicked on this image. The mosaic was made from six images of smaller area. Zhupanovsky and four other volcanoes were emitting plumes. Smoke from a wildfire burned N of Sheveluch. About a year earlier, during 23-25 October 2013, Zhupanovsky deposited ~1 mm of ash in the Nalychevo Valley bordering the S ramparts of Zhupanovsky's E-W ridge. Courtesy of NASA Earth Observatory (Image by Jesse Allen). Annotated by Bulletin editors.

Figure 6 represents the next example of an image for Zhupanovsky, a photo of an erupting ash plume amid clear conditions on 28 November 2014. The photo's author was Russian volcanologist A. Sokorenko. The photo's caption noted explosive activity of Zhupanovsky on 28 November and calling attention to the ash coverage on the volcano's slopes

Figure (see Caption) Figure 6. A photo taken (at 0015 UTC) on 28 November 2014 showing Zhupanovsky's ash covered slopes and an emerging ash plume. Copyrighted photo by A. Sokorenko, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS.

General Reference. Girina, OA, Manevich, AG, Melnikov, DV, Demyanchuk, YV, and Petrova, E., 2014, Explosive Eruptions of Kamchatkan Volcanoes in 2013 and Danger to Aviation. In EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, Vienna, Austria [May 2014], Vol. 16, p. 1468

Information Contacts: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) (URL: http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/index_eng.php); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) (URL: http://ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/ ; Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Russian Academy of Sciences, Far Eastern Branch (IVS FEB RAS), 9 Piip Blvd., Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 683006, Russia (URL: http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/eng/); S. Samoilenko (IVS FEB RAS), and Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, NASA Earth Observatory (URL: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/).


April 2017 (BGVN 42:04) Citation IconCite this Report

Moderate ash plumes continued until 24 March, then an explosion on 20 November 2016

A brief eruption that began on 23 October 2013 was the first reported activity at Zhupanovsky since 1959 (BGVN 39:09). After another eight months of quiet, eruptive activity began again in early June 2014 that was characterized by periods of frequent, moderate, ash-generating explosions that continued through the end of that year (BGVN 39:09). As described below, similar activity continued from January 2015 through 24 March 2016, with periods of strong explosions generating ash plumes as high as 10 km altitude. Another long period of eight months without observed activity was broken by a large eruption on 20 November 2016. No additional activity was reported through March 2017. Most of the data comes from Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reports. Often, the volcano is obscured by clouds. All reported dates are UTC unless otherwise noted (local = -12 hours).

Activity during 2015. According to KVERT, the moderate eruption with explosions generating ash plumes continued into 2015 (table 3). The Aviation Color Code remained Orange (third level on a four-color scale) between 1 January and 15 May 2015. After an explosion on 3 April, explosive activity waned and KVERT lowered the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow (second level on a four-color scale) on 16 May. On 9 June 2015, activity increased again, with webcam and satellite images showing an ash plume rising to an altitude of 6 km. The Aviation Color Code was raised on 8 June to Orange. During an overflight on 16 July, volcanologists observed fresh deposits at the foot of the volcano from collapses of the S section of the active Priemysh Crater that likely occurred on 12 July (figures 7 and 8). Moderate activity at the crater continued through 17 July; the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow on 18 June and to Green on 23 July. On 7 August KVERT reported that explosive activity had ended, but collapses of the S part of the active crater continued. On 6 August ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5 km and drifted 25-60 km SW, triggering KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code to Yellow. The code was lowered back to Green on 13 August.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 7. Photo of the summit area of Zhupanovsky showing the collapse deposits from the Priemysh cone, 16 July 2015. Photo credit to A. Plechova and V.I. Vernadsky, IGAC RAS. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.
Figure (see Caption) Figure 8. Photo of the southern side of Zhupanovsky showing the collapse deposits from the Priemysh cone, 16 July 2015. Photo credit to A. Plechova and V.I. Vernadsky, IGAC RAS. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.

Table 3. Summary of reported activity at Zhupanosky, January 2015-March 2016. Data is from webcam images, satellite images, and visual observations. On many days, clouds obscured visibility. Courtesy of KVERT and Tokyo VAAC.

Date (UTC) Ash Plume altitude (km) Plume drift Thermal anomaly Other
2015 Jan 6 -- 50 km E -- --
2015 Jan 11-12 5 40 km SW 12 Jan --
2015 Jan 17-21 -- 300 km SW, E 17-20 Jan --
2015 Jan 22, 25-26 5-6 160 km SW, SE 23, 25-27 Jan --
2015 Jan 30-6 Feb -- -- Daily --
2015 Feb 6, 9 3 65 km W Daily --
2015 Feb 15-19 3-3.5 200 km W, SE 14-15,18 Feb --
2015 Feb 20-27 3-3.5 250 km E, SE 20-22, 25-26 Feb --
2015 Feb 27-6 Mar 3-8 400 km E 27 Feb, 1 Mar --
2015 Mar 7-8 6-7 333 km E (7, 10 Mar), 232 km NE (8 Mar) 7-10 Mar --
2015 Mar 12, 15 7 350 km NE, S 14-17 Mar Incandescence on 15 Mar
2015 Mar 25 8 100 km ENE Daily --
2015 Mar 27-2 Apr -- -- 26, 30 Mar, 2 Apr --
2015 Apr 3 -- 25 km SE -- --
2015 Apr 9 -- -- 9 Apr --
2015 Apr 10-17 -- -- 16-17 Apr --
2015 Apr 23-1 May -- -- 23, 25, 28 Apr --
2015 May 1-8 -- -- 3, 5 May --
2015 May 8-15 -- -- 14 May --
2015 May 20-23 -- 470 km E 23 May --
2015 Jun 7-9 6 95 km S, 250 km SE 8-9 June --
2015 Jun 12-19 -- 150 km W 16 June --
2015 Jul 3-10 -- SW on 6 July -- --
2015 Jul 12 10 1,100 km SE -- Ashfall at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (12 Jul)
2015 Jul 14 2 60 km S -- --
2015 Aug 6 5 25-60 km SW -- --
2015 Nov 27 6-7 300 km E, SE Over volcano --
2015 Nov 30 9 300 km E, SE Over both volcano and pyroclastic flow Pyroclastic flow deposits 15.5 km long observed on S flank
2015 Dec 3-4 -- -- Over pyroclastic flow --
2015 Dec 5-7 -- -- 7 Dec --
2016 Jan 19-21 7-8 80 km NE, 36 km W 19, 21 Jan Plume 150 km long observed 50 km NE
2016 Jan 24 8 235 km NNE 23 Jan --
2016 Jan 29-5 Feb -- -- 30 Jan --
2016 Feb 5, 7, 9, 11 7 546 km E, N 5,9-11 Feb --
2016 Feb 12-13 7; 10; 1 2 km E; 50-200 km SE, E; 600 km E, NE; 288 km ESE 12-13 Feb Aviation Color Code raised to Red.
2016 Mar 24 8 8 x 10 km ash cloud 134 km NW at 3.5-4 km altitude -- --

KVERT indicated that activity remained low until 27 November 2015 when, based on satellite images, ash plumes rose to altitudes of 5-6 km and drifted 285 km E. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. IVS FED RAS (Institute Volcanology and Seismology Far East Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences) observers noted an ash explosion at 0356 on 30 November (UTC); the Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reported that the resulting ash plume rose to an altitude of 9 km. Pyroclastic flow deposits 15.5 km long were observed on the S flank after the 30 November event.

According to KVERT, activity decreased after a partial collapse of the S central sector on 27 and 30 November 2015. Satellite images detected a very weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 4 and 7 December. Moderate levels of fumarolic activity continued. On 10 December the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. By early-to-mid December 2015, only moderate levels of fumarolic activity were observed. On 17 December the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green.

KVERT reported that thermal anomalies occurred frequently during the reporting period; often they were obscured by clouds. The only MODVOLC thermal alerts, based on MODIS anomalies, during the reporting period were during March-June 2015: on 7 March, 8 March (2 pixels), 15 March (2 pixels), 21 March (2 pixels), 20 May, and 16 June.

Activity during 2016. The eruption pattern of fluctuating activity levels continued into 2016. Based on visual observations, KVERT reported that at 1636 on 19 January 2016 (UTC), an explosion generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7-8 km and drifted 20 km E (figure 9). The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 9. Photo of the ash column rising from Zhupanovsky, 19 January 2016. Still image taken from webcam video. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.

Moderate steam-and-gas activity continued during 5 February-18 March. An explosion at 2029 on 12 February (UTC) was recorded by a video camera and generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7 km and drifted E. A larger explosion visually observed a minute later generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 50 km SE. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red for several hours. In a report issued at 2334 (UTC), 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.

The Tokyo VAAC recorded an explosion at 1320 on 24 March (UTC) that generated an ash plume which rose to an altitude of 8 km. After the explosion, no further activity was observed. A very weak thermal anomaly was detected over the volcano in satellite images on 1 and 10 April. The Aviation Color Code was thus lowered to Yellow on 13 April. The last thermal anomaly detection in a satellite image was on 10 April. However, moderate fumarolic activity continued. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green on 16 June.

At 1429 on 20 November 2016 a webcam recorded ash plumes rising to altitudes of 6-8 km and drifting 73 km E (figure 10); the Aviation Color Code was raised from Green to Orange. No further activity was observed, and on 22 November the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow.

Figure (see Caption) Figure 10. Photo of the ash column rising from Zhupanovsky and extending E, 20 November 2016. Still image taken from webcam video. Courtesy of Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS, KVERT.

Information Contacts: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruptions Response Team (KVERT), Far East Division, Russian Academy of Sciences, 9 Piip Blvd., Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 683006, Russia (URL: http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/); Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, (IVS FEB RAS), 9 Piip Blvd., Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 683006, Russia (URL: http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/eng/); Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC), 1-3-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan (URL: http://ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/); Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP), MODVOLC Thermal Alerts System, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Univ. of Hawai'i, 2525 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA (URL: http://modis.higp.hawaii.edu/).

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 16 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

2016 Nov 20 - 2016 Nov 20 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 3

Episode 1 | Eruption Priemysh Crater
2016 Nov 20 - 2016 Nov 20 Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Priemysh Crater

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
2016 Oct 8    - - - - Ash Plume Based on HIMAWARI-8 satellite imagery, the Tokyo VAAC reported a possible eruption observed at 2030 UTC on 7 October that produced an ash plume that rose to 3.0 km altitude and drifted SE. The ash had dissipated four hours later.
2016 Nov 20    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported that at 1429 a webcam recorded ash plumes rising to altitudes of 6-8 km and drifted 73 km E.
2016 Nov 20    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, KVERT, KBGS, and Airport (UHPP) information, the Tokyo VAAC noted a report of an ash emission moving ESE at 10.1 km altitude. About an hour later the plume was visible in satellite imagery moving E at 8.2 km altitude. The fast-moving plume reached the Anchorage VAAC area four hours later and continued drifting E at 8.2 km for a few more hours before dissipating.
2016 Nov 20    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3

2015 Nov 28 - 2016 Mar 25 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 3

Episode 1 | Eruption Priemysh Crater
2015 Nov 28 - 2016 Mar 25 Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 25 Events for Episode 1 at Priemysh Crater

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
2015 Nov 28    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite images, KVERT reported that ash plumes rose to altitudes of 5-6 km and drifted 285 km E.
2015 Nov 28 2015 Dec 3 Thermal Anomaly Weak thermal anomalies were detected in satellite images over the crater on 27 and 30 November, and in the area of the pyroclastic flow deposits on 30 November and 3 December.
2015 Nov 30    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, airport (UHPP), KVERT and KBGS information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an eruption at 0347 UTC that produced an ash emission that rose initially to 8.2 km altitude and drifted SE. Two hours later, continuous ash emissions were observed in satellite imagery drifting SE at 9.1 km altitude. Ash emissions had ended by the end of the day.
2015 Nov 30    - - - - Pyroclastic flow Pyroclastic flow deposits 15.5 km long were observed on the S flank after the ash plume event.
2015 Nov 30    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2016 Jan 19 2016 Jan 20 Ash Plume Based on satellite data, and information from KVERT, KBGS and UHPP, the Tokyo VAAC reported that an eruption at 1646 local time produced an ash plume that rose to 8.2 km altitude and drifted E, NE, N and NW. Continuous emissions lasted for more than 12 hours before dissipating the next morning.
2016 Jan 19    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2016 Jan 21    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, airport, and KVERT information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an eruption at 1746 local time that rose to 8.2 km altitude and drifted SW.
2016 Jan 21    - - - - Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images.
2016 Jan 21    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2016 Jan 23    - - - - Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images.
2016 Jan 24    - - - - Explosion KVERT reported that explosions generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km and drifted over 235 km NNE.
2016 Jan 24    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported that explosions generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km and drifted over 235 km NNE. Based on satellite data and information from KVERT and UHPP, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash plume at 9.1 km altitude drifting NE.
2016 Jan 24    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2016 Jan 30    - - - - Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images.
2016 Feb 5 2016 Feb 9 Explosion KVERT reported that explosions on 5, 7, and 9 February generated ash plumes detected in satellite images that drifted over 545 km E and N.
2016 Feb 5 2016 Feb 10 Ash Plume Based on satellite information, the Tokyo VAAC reported ash emissions rising to 3.4-6.7 km altitude and drifting N, NE and E.
2016 Feb 5 2016 Feb 11 Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly was detected during 5 and 9-11 February.
2016 Feb 12 2016 Feb 13 Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that satellite images detected a thermal anomaly and ash plumes that drifted 600 km E and NE.
2016 Feb 13    - - - - Explosion An explosion at 0929 was recorded by a video camera and generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 7 km and drifted E. A larger explosion visually observed a minute later generated an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 50 km SE.
2016 Feb 13    - - - - Ash Plume Based on KVERT, UHPP, KBGS and satellite information, the Tokyo VAAC reported that an eruption at 0822 local time produced an ash emission that rose to 9.8 km and drifted SE. A short while later, a new eruption at 0902 local time ash was reported drifting E at 10.4 km altitude. The emissions were continuously observed in satellite imagery for about 15 hours before fragmenting and dissipating hundreds of km E of the volcano. KVERT reported that ash from the 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.
2016 Feb 13    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2016 Mar 25    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite and KBGS information, the Tokyo VAAC reported a possible eruption at 0150 local time that produced an ash emission that rose to 7.9 km altitude and drifted NW. The plume was observed continuously in satellite images for over six hours before dissipating. KVERT noted that an 8 x 10 km ash cloud observed in satellite images drifted about 135 km NW at altitudes of 3.5-4 km that same day.
2016 Mar 25    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2016 Apr 1    - - - - Thermal Anomaly A very weak thermal anomaly was detected over the volcano in satellite images.

2014 Jun 6 - 2015 Aug 6 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 3

Episode 1 | Eruption Priemysh Crater
2014 Jun 6 - 2015 Aug 6 Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 124 Events for Episode 1 at Priemysh Crater

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
2014 Jun 6    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported that an eruption began, producing an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 6 km as suggested by Tokyo VAAC and UHPP notices.
2014 Jun 9    - - - - Ash Plume Satellite images showed ash plumes rising to altitudes of 3-4 km and drifting 60 km E.
2014 Jun 9 2014 Jun 11 Ashfall Snow in the region was covered by ash.
2014 Jun 14 2014 Jun 19 Ash Plume KVERT reported that, satellite images detected gas-and-steam plumes with discrete ash plumes up to 4.5 km drifting up to 70 km SE and NW from the volcano.
2014 Jun 14 2014 Jun 19 Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on 14-15 and 17-19 June.
2014 Jun 18 2014 Jun 20 Ash Plume Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes drifting NW and later NE. Plume heights were in the range of 3,000-8,500 m.
2014 Jun 19 2014 Jun 20 Ash Plume Based on satellite information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emission drifting NE at 8.5 km altitude. Continuous emissions were observed until it dissipated the next day.
2014 Jun 19    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Jun 20 2014 Jun 26 Ash Plume KVERT reported that moderate gas-and-steam activity was observed. Satellite data showed ash plumes drifting 55 km NW from the volcano.
2014 Jul 9 2014 Jul 10 Ash Plume An ash plume up to 6 km was observed. Satellite data showed an ash plume extending up to 450 km E and SE of the volcano during 9-10 July.
2014 Jul 16 2014 Jul 17 Ash Plume Based on satellite, UHPP, and KVERT information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an eruption with an ash plume that rose to 8.5 km altitude and drifted N, with continuous emissions that dissipated the next day.
2014 Jul 16 2014 Jul 17 Ash Plume Satellite data showed ash plumes that rose to 6-6.5 km and extended about 370 km N.
2014 Jul 16 2014 Jul 21 Ash Plume The Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes during 16-18 and 21 July drifting N and NE. Plume altitudes were in the range of 3.3-8.5 km. On 18 and 21 July satellite data showed ash plumes that rose to 4 km and extended about 30 and 70 km NE, respectively.
2014 Jul 16    - - - - Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported a thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2014 Jul 16    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Jul 19 2014 Jul 21 Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 19 and 21 July.
2014 Jul 27    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emission that rose to 8.5 km altitude and drifted N.
2014 Jul 27    - - - - Ash Plume Satellite data showed ash plumes rose to 4 km and extended 150 km N.
2014 Jul 27    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Jul 30    - - - - Ash Plume The Tokyo VAAC reported that an ash plume rose 5.2 km and drifted W.
2014 Aug 6    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported an ash plume drifting 260 km ENE of the volcano.
2014 Aug 8 2014 Aug 13 Ash Plume On 8 August staff of Volcanoes of Kamchatka Natural Park observed ash explosions twice an hour, with ash plumes rising up to 4 km and drifting E. On 8 and 11-13 August satellite data showed that ash plumes rose to 4-4.5 km and drifted 80-100 km SE and NE. On 12-13 August the Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes to 3-4.9 km that drifted SE, NE, and ESE.
2014 Aug 15 2014 Aug 21 Ash Plume The Tokyo VAAC reported ash plumes rose to 3-4.5 km and drifted S and SSE. KVERT reported that satellite data showed ash plumes drifted 51 km S on 19 August 110 km SSE on 20 August.
2014 Aug 16 2014 Aug 17 Thermal Anomaly Satellite data showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2014 Aug 25 2014 Aug 27 Ash Plume The Tokyo VAAC reported that ash plumes rose to 4.3 km and drifted SW.
2014 Aug 25 2014 Aug 27 Thermal Anomaly Satellite data showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2014 Aug 28    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, KVERT and UHPP information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emission that rose to 8.2 km altitude and drifted NE.
2014 Aug 28    - - - - Ash Plume On 28 August ash plumes rose to 3.5-4 km and drifted 80 km SW. At 2326 the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash plume that rose to 8 km altitude.
2014 Aug 28 2014 Sep 4 Ash Plume Satellite data showed ash plumes at 3.5-4.0 km altitude that extended about 85 km in various directions on 28 and 30 August and 1-4 September. On 1 September visual data detected an ash plume to an altitude of 3,500 m drifting NW of the volcano.
2014 Aug 28    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Aug 29 2014 Sep 9 Ash Plume According to the Tokyo VAAC, ash plumes with plume heights of 2.7-11.6 km were detected by satellite images on most days during 29 August-9 September.
2014 Sep 3 2014 Sep 8 Thermal Anomaly Persistent thermal anomalies were detected from the summit area based on satellite images.
2014 Sep 4 2014 Sep 11 Thermal Anomaly Persistent thermal anomalies were detected from the summit area based on satellite images during 4-5 and 10-11 September.
2014 Sep 7    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, UHPP, and KVERt information, the Tokyo VAAC observed an ash emission moving SE at 11.6 km altitude. A few hours later, a new emission rose to 10.7 km altitude and also drifted SE. Continuous emissions drifted SE at 10.7 altitude for the rest of the day, and traveled E into Anchorage VAAC airspace for multiple hours before dissipating.
2014 Sep 7 2014 Sep 8 Ash Plume KVERT reported three ash plumes drifting SW on 7 September. The plumes were 10 km, 38 km, and 72 km long at 2,500-3,000 m altitude. On 8 September, satellite images revealed an ash plume extending 52 km SW from the volcano.
2014 Sep 7 2014 Sep 8 Ashfall KVERT reported ashfall from Zhupanovsky in the area of IVS FEB RAS (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) during 1100-1300.
2014 Sep 7    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Sep 8    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, airport (UHPP) and KVERT information, the Tokyo VAAC observed an ash emission moving SW at 8.2 km altitude.
2014 Sep 8    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Sep 9 2014 Sep 11 Ash Plume According to visual data, ash plumes extended about 50 and 70 km S and SE of the volcano. Satellite data showed ash plumes up to 3.5-4.0 km that drifted about 1,113 km SE and S.
2014 Sep 10 2014 Sep 16 Ash Plume According to the Tokyo VAAC, ash plumes were detected by satellite images with plume heights of 2,400-3,700 m altitude.
2014 Sep 12 2014 Dec 19 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly.
2014 Sep 13    - - - - Explosion Volcanologists in Nalychevo Valley observed short-duration explosions which generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km and drifted E.
2014 Sep 13    - - - - Ash Plume Volcanologists in Nalychevo Valley observed short-duration explosions which generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km and drifted E.
2014 Sep 13 2014 Sep 16 Ash Plume Ash plumes were detected in satellite imagery that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km and drifted 220 km SE and S during 13-14 and 16 September.
2014 Sep 18 2014 Sep 24 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly during 18 and 23-24 September.
2014 Sep 23 2014 Sep 24 Ash Plume Ground-based observers noted ash plumes drifting SW to Avachinsky Bay.
2014 Sep 23 2014 Sep 24 Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 3.5-4 km and drifted 80 km SW and NE during 23-24 September.
2014 Sep 27    - - - - Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly.
2014 Sep 28    - - - - Ash Plume Ash plumes rose to altitudes of 4-4.5 km and drifted 205 km E.
2014 Oct 3    - - - - Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly.
2014 Oct 9 2014 Oct 12 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on the volcano.
2014 Oct 11    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite and KBGS information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emission drifting NE at 8.2 km altitude that dissipated within 12 hours.
2014 Oct 11 2014 Oct 12 Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 9 km and drifted 411 km NE.
2014 Oct 11    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Oct 17    - - - - Degassing Volcanologists conducting an overflight observed only gas-and-steam activity from the active crater.
2014 Nov 7 2014 Nov 10 Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 270 km SE.
2014 Nov 8    - - - - Explosion KVERT reported that a strong explosive eruption occurred at 0955, generating an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 26 km SSW.
2014 Nov 8    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite and UHPP information, the Tokyo VAAC reported that an ash emission rose to 12.2 km altitude and drifted NE for a few hours before the plume height decreased to 7.0 km altitude with continuing emissions drifting SW, S, and SE for the rest of the day.
2014 Nov 8    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported that a strong explosive eruption occurred at 0955 on 8 November, generating an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 26 km SSW. The Tokyo VAAC reported the same explosion (at 2355 UTC on 7 November) at 12 km altitude drifting NE.
2014 Nov 8    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Nov 9    - - - - Ash Plume Ash plumes detected in satellite images rose to altitudes of 3-4 km and drifted 190-250 km SE.
2014 Nov 22 2014 Nov 27 Ash Plume KVERT reported that ash plumes rose to altitudes of 7-8 km and drifted 350 km E on 22 November and SE during 25-27 November.
2014 Nov 22 2014 Nov 27 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 22, 25, and 27 November.
2014 Nov 23 2014 Nov 25 Explosion KVERT reported that strong explosions were detected at 0206 on 23 November and 1214 on 25 November.
2014 Nov 25 2014 Dec 1 Explosion KVERT reported that ash explosions continued.
2014 Nov 25    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, KVERT and KBGS information, the Tokyo VAAC observed an ash emission drifting SE at 8.2 km altitude with continuous emissions throughout the day.
2014 Nov 25    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2014 Nov 28    - - - - Ashfall Ashfall covered the slopes.
2014 Nov 28 2014 Dec 1 Ash Plume Ash plumes rose to an altitude of 6 km and drifted 422 km E and SE.
2014 Nov 28 2014 Nov 29 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly.
2014 Dec 9    - - - - Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly.
2014 Dec 15    - - - - Ash Plume Satellite images detected an ash plume drifting 70 km SE.
2014 Dec 17    - - - - Degassing Satellite images detected intense steam-and-gas emissions.
2014 Dec 24    - - - - Degassing Intense steam-and-gas emissions were observed.
2014 Dec 29    - - - - Explosion Local airline pilots observed explosions and ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-9 km.
2014 Dec 29    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, airport (UHPP) and KVERT information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emissions drifting ENE at 9.1 km altitude.
2014 Dec 29    - - - - Ash Plume Local airline pilots observed explosions and ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-9 km. Ash plumes were observed in satellite images drifting 75 km ENE.
2014 Dec 29    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2015 Jan 6    - - - - Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 50 km E.
2015 Jan 11 2015 Jan 12 Ash Plume Pilots observed ash clouds rising to an altitude of 5 km. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 40 km SW.
2015 Jan 12    - - - - Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly was present over the volcano.
2015 Jan 17 2015 Jan 21 Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 300 km SW and E.
2015 Jan 17 2015 Jan 20 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2015 Jan 22 2015 Jan 26 Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 160 km SW and SE at altitudes of 5-6 km during 22 and 25-26 January.
2015 Jan 23 2015 Jan 27 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 23 and 25-27 January.
2015 Jan 30 2015 Feb 15 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a daily thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2015 Feb 6 2015 Feb 9 Ash Plume Ash clouds rose to an altitude of 3 km and drifted about 65 km W on 6 and 9 February.
2015 Feb 15 2015 Feb 27 Ash Plume Ash clouds rose to altitudes of 3-3.5 km and drifted over 200 km W during 15-16 February, SE during 17-19 February, and about 250 km E and SE through the end of February.
2015 Feb 18 2015 Feb 27 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected intermittent thermal anomalies over the volcano.
2015 Feb 27 2015 Mar 4 Ash Plume Based on satellite, KVERT, KBGS, and UHPP information, the Tokyo VAAC reported multiple ash plumes that rose to altitudes ranging from 2.1-6.1 km and drifted E.
2015 Feb 27 2015 Mar 6 Ash Plume Ash clouds rose to altitudes of 3-8 km and drifted over 400 km E.
2015 Mar 1 2015 Mar 4 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on and 1 and 4 March.
2015 Mar 7 2015 Mar 8 Explosion KVERT reported that two strong explosions on 7 and 8 March generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km.
2015 Mar 7 2015 Mar 10 Ash Plume KVERT reported that two strong explosions on 7 and 8 March generated ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6-7 km. Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 333 km E on 7 and 10 March, and 232 km NE on 8 March.
2015 Mar 7 2015 Mar 8 Thermal Anomaly Four MODVOLC thermal alerts were issued.
2015 Mar 8    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite, KVERT, and UHPP information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emission drifting NE at 8.2 km altitude.
2015 Mar 8    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2015 Mar 12 2015 Mar 15 Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 350 km NE and S at an altitude of 7 km on 12 and 15 March.
2015 Mar 14 2015 Mar 17 Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly was detected.
2015 Mar 15    - - - - Incandescence A webcam recorded incandescence from the crater.
2015 Mar 15    - - - - Thermal Anomaly A MODVOLC thermal alert was detected.
2015 Mar 20 2015 Mar 27 Thermal Anomaly A daily thermal anomaly was detected in satellite images.
2015 Mar 21    - - - - Thermal Anomaly Two MODVOLC thermal alerts were issued.
2015 Mar 25    - - - - Explosion Based on observers and webcam recordings, explosions produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km and drifted more than 100 km ENE.
2015 Mar 25    - - - - Ash Plume Based on observers and webcam recordings, KVERT reported that explosions produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 8 km and drifted more than 100 km ENE. Based on information from satellites, KVERT, UHPP, and KBGS, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash emission drifting NE at 8.2 km altitude.
2015 Mar 25    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2015 Mar 26 2015 Apr 2 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 30 March and 2 April.
2015 Apr 3    - - - - Ash Plume Satellite images detected ash plumes drifting 25 km SE on 3 April.
2015 Apr 9 2015 Apr 28 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 9, 16-17, 23, 25 and 28 April.
2015 May 3 2015 May 14 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 3 and 5 May and a weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 14 May.
2015 May 20    - - - - Ash Plume An ash plume drifted 470 km E.
2015 Jun 7 2015 Jun 9 Ash Plume Webcam and satellite images showed ash plumes rising to an altitude of 6 km and ash clouds drifting 250 km SE on 9 June.
2015 Jun 8 2015 Jun 9 Thermal Anomaly Satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2015 Jun 16    - - - - Ash Plume Satellite images showed an ash cloud drifting 150 km W.
2015 Jun 16    - - - - Thermal Anomaly A MODVOLC thermal alert was issued and KVERT reported satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano.
2015 Jul 6    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported that ash plumes drifted SW.
2015 Jul 12    - - - - Explosion A strong explosion produced an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 1,200 km E.
2015 Jul 12    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT reported that a strong explosion produced an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10 km and drifted 1,200 km E. Based on satellite imagery, the Tokyo VAAC reported a possible eruption observed in satellite imagery that rose to 8.8 km altitude and drifted SE. By three hours later, the plume was reported by the Anchorage VAAC at the same altitude. Ten hours after the eruption, the Anchorage VAAC reported a strong ash signal in multiple satellite images drifting ESE at 10.4 km altitude. Late in the day, the Tokyo VAAC reported a new eruption observed in satellite imagery that rose to 5.8 km altitude and drifted S initially before rising to 6.1 km altitude and dissipating about 24 hours later. The earlier higher plume continued to be observed in Anchorage VAAC airspace at altitudes of 7.9-10.4 km altitude for 36 hours after the initial eruption.
2015 Jul 12    - - - - Ashfall Ashfall was reported in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
2015 Jul 12    - - - - Tephra During an overflight on 16 July, volcanologists observed fresh deposits at the foot of the volcano from collapses of the S section of Priemysh Crater (the active crater) that likely occurred on 12 July.
2015 Jul 12    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 3
2015 Jul 14    - - - - Ash Plume An explosion generated ash plumes that rose 2 km drifted SW and 60 km S.
2015 Aug 6    - - - - Ash Plume Ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5 km and drifted 25-60 km SW.

2013 Oct 23 - 2013 Oct 26 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption Summit crater
2013 Oct 23 - 2013 Oct 26 Evidence from Observations: Reported
 KVERT reported a weak thermal anomaly on 23 October 2013. The next day a phreatic eruption began at about 0300 and generated an ash plume that rose to 5 km altitude. Ash deposits about 10 cm thick were visible at the summit. Additional ash plumes rose 2.5-3 km and drifted SE and NE on 24 and 25 October. On 27 October KVERT noted that strong fumarolic activity and gas emissions continued, but that the phreatic explosions likely had ceased. Satellite imagery on 5 November showed airborne ash drifting SE from the summit area.

List of 12 Events for Episode 1 at Summit crater

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
2013 Oct 23    - - - - Thermal Anomaly KVERT reported that a weak thermal anomaly was detected.
2013 Oct 24 2013 Oct 25 Phreatic activity A phreatic eruption began at about 0300 and generated an ash plume that rose to 5 km altitude.
2013 Oct 24    - - - - Ash Plume A phreatic eruption began at about 0300 and generated an ash plume that rose to 5 km altitude. The ash plume was visible in satellite images drifting 40 km SE and S. Ash plumes at 1635 and 2218 rose to altitudes of 2.5-3 km and drifted 120 km ESE and 25 km S.
2013 Oct 24    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite and KVERT information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash cloud extending SE from the summit at 5.2 km altitude. Later eruptions produced plumes to 3.0 and 4.3 km altitude that drifted S and SSW.
2013 Oct 24    - - - - Ashfall Deposits about 1 mm thick covered the Nalychevo Valley bordering the S of the massif.
2013 Oct 24    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index) VEI 2
2013 Oct 25    - - - - Ash Plume At 1134 an ash plume rose 3 km and drifted 20 km NE.
2013 Oct 26    - - - - Ash Plume KVERT stated pilots and ground crew at Elizovo airport observed a gas-and-steam plume that may have contained ash. The plume rose to 1.5 km and drifted E.
2013 Oct 26    - - - - Ashfall Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (IVS FEB RAS) scientists inspected the summit and found ~10 cm deep ash covered the crater area (figure 3).
2013 Oct 27    - - - - Degassing On 27 October KVERT noted that strong fumarolic activity and gas emissions continued, but that the phreatic explosions likely had ceased.
2013 Nov 5    - - - - Ash Plume EO-1 satellite's Advanced Land Imager (ALI) captured airborne ash drifting SE (figure 4, BGVN 39:09).
2013 Nov 6    - - - - Ash Plume Based on satellite and KVERT information, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash extending SE at 2.1 km altitude, that was not identifiable in satellite data.

1959 Jul 2 ± 182 days Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1959 Jul 2 ± 182 days - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 3 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
1959    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1956 Dec 27 - 1957 Jun 16 ± 15 days Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption Middle crater, east crater
1956 Dec 27 - 1957 Jun 16 ± 15 days Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at Middle crater, east crater

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Lapilli
   - - - -    - - - - Flames
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined)
1956 Dec 27    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1940 Jan - 1940 Feb Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1940 Jan - 1940 Feb Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1940 Jan    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1929 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1929 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1929    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1925 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1925 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1925    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1882 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1882 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1882    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1776 Oct Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2

Episode 1 | Eruption
1776 Oct - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
1776 Oct    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1000 ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption
1000 ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion

0050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption
0050 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion

0220 BCE ± 50 years Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption
0220 BCE ± 50 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow

3050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption
3050 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion

5050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption
5050 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Zhupanovsky.

Emission History

There is data available for 2 emission periods. Expand each entry for additional details.


Emissions during 2015 Jul 12 - 2015 Jul 12 [10 kt SO2 at 10 km altitude]

Start Date: 2015 Jul 12 Stop Date: 2015 Jul 12 Method: Satellite (Aura OMI)
SO2 Altitude Min: 10 km SO2 Altitude Max: 10 km Total SO2 Mass: 10 kt

Data Details

Date Start Date End Assumed SO2 Altitude SO2 Algorithm SO2 Mass
20150712 10.0 10.000

Emissions during 2014 Jun 06 - 2014 Jun 06 [227 kt SO2 at 6 km altitude]

Start Date: 2014 Jun 06 Stop Date: 2014 Jun 06 Method: Satellite (Aura OMI)
SO2 Altitude Min: 6 km SO2 Altitude Max: 6 km Total SO2 Mass: 227 kt

Data Details

Date Start Date End Assumed SO2 Altitude SO2 Algorithm SO2 Mass
20140606 6.0 227.000
Photo Gallery

During an eruption in January 1991, lava filled the summit crater of Avachinsky and produced these dark lava flows that overtopped the S rim and traveled 1.5 km down the SSE flank. The modern cone of Avachinsky was constructed within a large horseshoe-shaped crater, with the rim visible to the right and to the left of the cone in this view. The crater formed during flank collapse during the Pleistocene. Zhupanovsky is visible to the NE.

Photo by Oleg Volynets, 1991 (Institute of Volcanology, Petropavlovsk).
Gas-and-steam plumes rise from fumaroles on the summit ridge of Zhupanovsky in February 1990. This view from the west shows fumarole plumes rising from the flanks of the historically active crater (bottom) and from the ridge above it, which forms one of four cones. The peak at the top of the photo is the summit.

Photo by B.V. Ivanov, 1990 (Institute of Volcanic Geology and Geochemistry, Petropavlovsk).
All four cones forming the WNW-trending Zhupanovsky massif are seen in this view from the west. The upper peak forms the summit of the complex. Steam plumes rise from the historically active crater in the center of the only Holocene cone; known eruptions have consisted of relatively minor explosions.

Photo by Oleg Volynets (Institute of Volcanology, Petropavlovsk).
The 200-250 m wide Karymsky summit crater formed following a long-term eruption during 1970-82. This early 1990's photo shows the crater from the NE. Several other prominent central Kamchatka volcanoes are in the background. Zhupanovsky, to the far left, is composed of four overlapping edifices constructed along an WNW-ESE line. Koryaksky is to the left-center, and the broad Dzenzursky massif to its right.

Photo by Dan Miller (U.S. Geological Survey).
Zhupanovsky has four large edifices that form a WNW-trending ridge, with the active Priemysh cone emitting a gas plume towards the N, which was then redispersed to the W across this image. The older Zhupanovsky peak is to the left and the Bastion edifice is to the right.

Photo by Janine Krippner, 2014.
This 22 July 2014 photo of Zhupanovsky shows the Priemysh cone emitting a gas plume, seen here from the N. This cone has been active since the early Holocene and has been the site of many of the recent eruptions. The Bastion cone is to the right.

Photo by Janine Krippner, 2014.
The Pleistocene Zhupanovskiye Vostriyaky is shown here from the N with Zhupanovsky in the background to the right on. A gas plume is emanating from the Priemysh cone and is being dispersed N then W.

Photo by Janine Krippner, 2014.
GVP Map Holdings

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Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Zhupanovsky in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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