Within the last few days, the eruptive activity of Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico has violently increased, exploding almost every day.
Meanwhile, the aviation color at Manam volcano has been raised to Red following yesterday’s eruption. Finally, officials are repairing Hwy 132 on Big Island following the Kilauea eruption of 2018. And there is still lots to be done over there!
Popocatepetl volcano eruption – June 17, 2019
An explosion sent a plume of gas and ash 8km in the air at 12:40 pm on June 17, 2019. Small ashfall was reported in several towns in the states of Morelos and Puebla.
In addition to the major eruption, two smaller explosions occurred at 06:44 am, and at 07:04 am.
A volcanotectonic M3.1 earthquake was recorded at 7:07 am.
In the last 24 hours, 185 exhalations accompanied by water vapor, gas and light amounts of ash were reported. 166 minutes of tremors were also monitored.
CENAPRED urges NOT TO APPROACH the volcano and above all the crater, due to the danger involved in the fall of ballistic fragments.
The Popocatepetl Volcanic Alert Traffic remains YELLOW PHASE 2.
Continuous ash emission at Manam Volcano, PNG
Between June 9th and June 15th, satellite images by Mirova shows thermal anomalies.
Now, June 18, 2019, the VAAC Darwin reports continuous ash emissions on Manam / Papua New Guinea. The ash column reaches a height of 3.650 meters (flight level 120) and currently disperses towards east.
The aviation level alert has been raised to RED.
Bulldozer realignment of Highway 132 on Hawaii Big Island
The realignment of Highway 132 is taking place right now. As you might imagine it, the eruption of Kilauea volcano in 2018 has completely changed the landscape and traffic in the East Rift Zone.
The clearing of this road will give many residents access to their properties blocked by the lava flow. That is a huge step forward for these residents as some of them were unable to access their property since June 2018.
Always be prepared! The next disaster could happen just around your corner!
[Earth of Fire, Cenapred, VAAC Darwin, Youtube]
