![Copious gas and steam emissions from White Island volcano at about 08:30 local time this morning (image: GeoNet New Zealand)]()
Copious gas and steam emissions from White Island volcano at about 08:30 local time this morning (image: GeoNet New Zealand)
A minor eruption occurred at the volcano this morning.
![Estimated volume of magma injected into the magma chamber beneath the Svartsengi region during October 2023-late May 2024 (image: IMO)]()
Estimated volume of magma injected into the magma chamber beneath the Svartsengi region during October 2023-late May 2024 (image: IMO)
During the last weekend, approx. 200 earthquakes were detected in the Svartsengi area, most of them with magnitudes below 1.0. This level of the seismic activity is similar to the last week as about 40 to 80 earthquakes were recorded each day. Most of these earthquakes are located either between the Stóra-Skógfell and Hagafell mountains, or south the Mt. Þorbjörn.
![Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 23 May 2024]()
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 23 May 2024
![Map of today's active volcanoes]()
Map of today's active volcanoes
) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in NW direction.
