Tag: volcano
Volcano erupts in Iceland, sixth since December
A new volcano erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Thursday, spewing hot lava into the air in the sixth eruption to hit the region since December, authorities said.
Ecuador volcano rumbles, spews ash cloud
The Sangay volcano, some 195 kilometers (120 miles) from the capital Quito, has been in a state of near-constant, mainly low-level activity since 1628, according to the Geophysical Institute.
Volcano rumblings prompt air traffic alert in Guatemala
Some "fine ash" had fallen in towns to the east and northeast of the volcano, while some homes felt vibrations due to the rumblings.
Hundreds in emergency shelters after Philippine volcano erupts
Mount Kanlaon on Negros island exploded for six minutes on Monday night, sending a plume of ash, rocks and gases five kilometres (three miles) into the sky.
Alert level raised for Philippine volcano after ‘explosive eruption’
Mount Kanlaon on the central island of Negros erupted shortly before 7:00 pm (1100 GMT), prompting warnings for nearby residents to wear facemasks due the threat of volcanic gases and falling ash.
