Vogtland volcanic area volcano

stratovolcano 974 m (Schneehübel)
Germany, 50.44°N / 12.31°E
Current status: dormant (1 out of 5)
Typical eruption style: explosive?
Vogtland volcanic area volcano eruptions: 300.000 years ago there have been lavaflows
Vogtland volcanic area Volcano Photos

Last earthquakes nearby:
TimeMag. / DepthDistanceLocation
Fri, 3 May
Fri, 3 May 22:36 UTCM 2.1 / 5 km21 km2.1 CZECH REPUBLIC
Tue, 23 Apr
Tue, 23 Apr 00:28 UTCM 2.4 / 2 km24 km CZECH REPUBLIC
Tue, 23 Apr 00:18 UTCM 2 / 2 km24 km CZECH REPUBLIC
Mon, 22 Apr
Mon, 22 Apr 22:45 UTCM 2.1 / 10 km23 km CZECH REPUBLIC
Wed, 10 Apr
Wed, 10 Apr 12:00 UTCM 2.2 / 2 km37 km2.2 GERMANY
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The Vogtland area is known for its earthquakes . It is possible that there will be new eruptions in future. There are many old volcanoes in the are and also one of the "youngest" volcanoes of east Germany: The volcano Kammerbühl.
The research has shown that the content of helium-gas 3 is rising in thermal springs of the area, what is a clear sign of an uprising magma chamber. It is not sure how long it will takle and if there will be new eruptions in near future.

Vogtland volcanic area Photos:

The lava lake in Marum's west crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The lava lake in Marum's west crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 The south (l) and north (r) pit craters containing little lava lakes. Strong spattering from the south pit. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The south (l) and north (r) pit craters containing little lava lakes. Strong spattering from the south pit. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 Highly fluid lava bursts from the vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Highly fluid lava bursts from the vent. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
An usually clear view of the interior of Benbow's crater in the evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
An usually clear view of the interior of Benbow's crater in the evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 Salina's volcanoes Monte dei Porri and Monte Fossa delle Felci in the background against the approaching storm front. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Salina's volcanoes Monte dei Porri and Monte Fossa delle Felci in the background against the approaching storm front. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
 Claude, Olivier and Paul watch the activity of the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Claude, Olivier and Paul watch the activity of the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
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