Two powerful volcanic eruptions occurred at Bogoslof volcano (Aleutian arc, USA) and at Scheveluch volcano (Russia) on August 7, respectively August 8, 2017.
As if both volcanoes had to show which one explodes the strongest.
Explosive eruption Bogoslof volcano on August 7, 2017
The images of this last Bogoslof eruption on August 7, 2017, are so powerful. Look at the plume of ash and gas being ejected from the volcano:
The explosion lasted from 18:00 UTC (10:00 AKDT) to about 21:00 UTC (14:00 AKDT).
At 18:45 UTC the ash cloud reached 9.7 km (32 000 feet) above sea level forcing the AVO to raise the Aviation Color Code to RED and the Alert level to WARNING.
Seismic data suggest that the ash emissions may still be going on. An interesting video by DahBoo7:
Today, a moderate earthquake struck directly in the region as shown in this video by Dutchsinse:
Strong eruption of Shevelush volcano on August 8, 2017
A day after, Shevelush showed to the world what he was able to do. The huge eruption – 16:31 UTC on August 8, 2017 – sent a plume of ash and gas 12.2 km (40 000 feet) above sea level.
About 5 hours after the explosion, the plume was measuring 220 km (137 miles) nd had already drifted 360 km (224 miles) SSE of the volcano.
The whole eruption lasted until 03:17 UTC on August 9. So after an amazing 9 hours of eruptive activity.
Although higher than the Bogoslof’s plume, the aviation Color Code remained Orange.
Who is going to win the war?
 and at Scheveluch volcano (Russia) on August 7, respectively August 8, 2017. Which is the strongest?){kind=link}
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