INFO SOURCE: MTSAT-2, S02 IMAGERY
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA PLUME TO FL250 LAST OBS EXTENDING 120 NM TO W AT 07/0830Z.
OBS VA DTG: 07/1715Z
OBS VA CLD:
SFC/FL450 S0700 E10400 - S1245 E10400 - S1810 E09705 - S0735 E09700 - S0705 E10400 - S0700 E10400 MOV W 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6HR: 07/2315Z
SFC/FL250 S0625 E11120 - S0810 E11125 - S1030 E10730 - S0635 E10715 - S0625 E11120 - S0625 E11120
SFC/FL450 NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12HR: 08/0515Z
SFC/FL250 S0625 E11120 - S0810 E11125 - S1055 E10725 - S0635 E10710 - S0625 E11120 - S0625 E11120
SFC/FL450 NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18HR: 08/1115Z
SFC/FL250 S0625 E11120 - S0810 E11125 - S1055 E10725 - S0635 E10710 - S0625 E11120 - S0625 E11120
SFC/FL450 NO VA EXP
RMK: HIGH LEVEL ASH EMISSION HAS CEASED AND GRADUALLY DISSIPATING TO THE WEST OVER THE NEXT 6 HRS. FL250 VA PLUME NOT VISIBLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGES DUE TO MET CLOUD.
06:00 UTC Thursday, 4 November 2010
Updates this issue: Merapi.
Red: Merapi.
Orange: Barren Island, Krakatau, Karangetang (Api Sau), Dukono, Ibu, Batu Tara, Rinjani, Ulawun, Langila, Bagana, Karkar, Manam, Sinabung.
Aviation Colour Code
GREEN ALERT: Volcano is in normal, non-eruptive state. or, after a change from a higher alert level: Volcanic activity considered to have ceased, and volcano reverted to its normal, non-eruptive state.
YELLOW ALERT: Volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levels. or, after a change from higher alert level:Volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible renewed increase.
ORANGE ALERT: Volcano is exhibiting heightened unrest with increased likelihood of eruption or, volcanic eruption is underway with no or minor ash emission.
RED ALERT: Eruption is forecast to be imminent with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere likely. Or, Eruption is underway with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere.
Notes:
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Aviation Colour codesgiven here are generally unofficial and extrapolated from ground-based alert levels and discussions with the responsible agencies – see http://www.bom.gov.au/info/vaac/faq.shtml
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The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Programhas a great deal of background and current information.
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Please check Volcanic Ash Advisories, SIGMETs and NOTAMs for any later information.
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Geographical coordinates are expressed in Degrees and Minutes.
Indonesia
Responsible volcanic agency:
Centre of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, Indonesia (CVGHM)
Notes:
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VOLCANO: Seulawah Agam 0601-02
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LOCATION: N5448 E95658
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AREA: Sumatra
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1810M/5938FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: None observed recently.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:No visual details at this time.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM advise Alert Level upgraded from Level 1 to Level 2(on a scale of 1-4) on 20100901 based on increased seismicity.
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VOLCANO: Sinabung 0601-08
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LOCATION: N0310 E09823
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AREA: Sumatra
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2460M/8071FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20100917.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Explosive phreatic eruptions up to 5000m above the summit.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM.
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REMARKS: CVGHM advise Alert Level downgraded to Level 3 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20100923due to a stabilisation of activity since the explosive eruption on September 7.
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VOLCANO: Talang 0601-16
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LOCATION: S0059 E10041
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AREA: Sumatra
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2597M/8520FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20100217.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Thin white smoke around crater.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM advise Alert Level downgraded to Level 2(on a scale of 1-4) on 20100217 based on decreasing seismicity.
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VOLCANO: Kerinci 0601-17
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LOCATION: S0142 E10116
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AREA: Sumatra
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3805M/12480FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090423.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Ash and gas plume rise to 4.2 km above sea level.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM status is at Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4). CVGHM advise that low level plumes are being emitted on a fairly regular basis.
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VOLCANO: Kaba 0601-22
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LOCATION: S0331 E10207
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AREA: Sumatra
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1952M/6404FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 200910.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Small ash plumes up to 100m above the summit.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM status is at Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4). CVGHM advise that low level plumes are being emitted on a fairly regular basis and a slight increase in seismic activity.
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VOLCANO: Krakatau 0602-00
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LOCATION: S0606 E10525
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AREA: Sunda Strait
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 813M/2667FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange.
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20101010.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Occasional low-level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM.
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REMARKS: CVGHM advised on 20101101 that since 20101010, Krakatau has erupted many times, the ash column typically rising 300-800m above the volcano.
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VOLCANO: Galunggung0603-14
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LOCATION: S0715 E10803
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2168M/7112FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20080717.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Short period low level eruptions have been reported.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: Pilot Report.
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REMARKS: Possible plume observed 25NM to SW. No further indications on satellite imagery. CVGHM reported activity normal.
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VOLCANO: Slamet 0603-18
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LOCATION: S0714 E10912
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3428M/11247FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME:20090912.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Occasional low-level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE:WIII, NOAA, MTSAT.
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REMARKS: CVGHM advise on 20090629 downgraded status from Level 3 to Level 2. No eruptions have been observed on satellite imagery since September 2009. Historically, eruptions have been below FL250.
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VOLCANO: Merapi0603-25
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LOCATION: S0733 E11027
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2947M/9668FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Red.
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20101104.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Occasional low-level eruptions. Infrequent high-level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM, ground reports, web cam, satellite imagery.
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REMARKS: CVGHM raised alert level from 3 to 4 on 25/10/2010. At 1830Z on 26/10/2010 Merapi erupted to high levels. Ground reports have indicated that other eruptions have occurred on the 28/10, 30/10 and 01/11. The volcano continues to show increased signs of activity. All monitoring methods such as deformation, seismology and gas emissions indicate that another eruption is imminent. Close monitoring is ongoing.
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VOLCANO: Kelut 0603-28
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LOCATION: S0756 E11219
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1731M/5679FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: None observed recently.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:None observed recently.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM, PVMBG.
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REMARKS:CVGHM report on 20090609 states that earthquake tremors mainly tectonic in origin with thin white smoke to height of 50-150m above crater. Kelut reduced from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20090609.Close monitoring is ongoing.
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VOLCANO: Semeru 0603-30
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LOCATION: S0807 E11255
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3676M/12060FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow.
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090315.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Smoke observed to 50-200m above crater by ground observer.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM.
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REMARKS:CVHGM advise seismic and lava activity have increased recently (25-28/02/2010) with the risk of small eruptions, but alert level still remains at Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4). Ongoing explosive activity since 1967.
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VOLCANO: Tengger (Bromo) 0603-31
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LOCATION: S0757 E11257
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2329M/7640FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20040616.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Thin white steam being emitted.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: Downgraded from CVGHM Alert Level 3 to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) in September 2006.
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VOLCANO: Raung 0603-34
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LOCATION: S0808 E11403
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AREA: Java
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3332M/10931FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20080617.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Short period low level eruptions have been reported.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: Pilot report.
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REMARKS: Moderate eruptions (FL150-250) occur from time to time. Activity can not always be clearly seen from the ground-observing post.
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VOLCANO: Papandayan 0603-10
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LOCATION: S0719 E10744
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AREA: Western Java, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2665M/8743FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20080415.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: White plumes rising to an altitude of 2.7km (8,900ft). Reports indicating an increase in activity.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVHGM.
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REMARKS: CVHGM advise alert level raised to 2(on a scale of 1-4).
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VOLCANO: Sangeang Api 0604-05
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LOCATION: S0820 E11907
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AREA: Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1949M/6394FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090604.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: White plumes rising to an altitude of 25m above summit. Reports indicating an increase in activity.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVHGM.
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REMARKS: CVHGM advise alert level raised to 2(on a scale of 1-4).
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VOLCANO: Rokatenda 0604-15
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LOCATION: S0819 E12142
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AREA:Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 875 M/2871FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090421.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Reports indicating an increase in earthquake activity.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVHGM report.
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REMARKS: CVHGM advise alert level 2(on a scale of 1-4).
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VOLCANO: Egon 0604-16
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LOCATION: S0840 E12227
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AREA:Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1703M/5587FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20080415.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Increase in seismic activity. No eruption reported.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVHGM report.
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REMARKS: CVHGM advise 20100407 alert level has been raised to 2(on a scale of 1-4).
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VOLCANO: Karangetang (Api Sau) 0607-02
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LOCATION: N0247 E12524
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AREA: Sangihe, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1784M/5852FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange.
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20100806
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ERUPTION DETAILS:High level eruption.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM/Media.
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REMARKS: CVGHM advised on 20100922 alert level has been raised to alert level 3 (of 4) due to increased earthquake activity and observation of lava flows.
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VOLCANO: Lokon-Empung 0606-03
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LOCATION: N0122 E12448
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AREA: Sulawesi, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1580M/5183FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20080226.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Thin white plumes observed 50-75m above crater during February 2008.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM downgraded Lokon from Alert Level 3 to Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20080229 based on reduced seismicity and visual data.
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VOLCANO: Soputan 0606-03
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LOCATION: N0107 E12444
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AREA: Sulawesi, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1784M/5853FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20081006.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Eruptions to 200m above the summit reported by CVGHM during the period 8-20 October.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM downgraded Soputan to local Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20081021 based on decline in activity.
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VOLCANO: Gamkonora 0608-04
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LOCATION: N0123 E12732
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AREA: Halmahera, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1635M/5364FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090325.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Thin transparent white smoke observed to 50-150m above volcano 20090325.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: MTSAT-VIS, DMSP, CVGHM.
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REMARKS: CVGHM downgraded Gamkonora to Alert Level 1 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20090325. Last major eruption was in 1987, producing lava and Pyroclastic flows.
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VOLCANO: Dukono 0608-01
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LOCATION: N0141 E12753
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AREA: Halmahera, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1185M/3887FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20101102/0330Z.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Semi-continuous low level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: MTSAT-1R.
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REMARKS: CVGHM have had Dukono on Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4) since 20080613.
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VOLCANO: Ibu 0608-03
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LOCATION: N0129 E12738
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AREA: Halmahera, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1325M/4347FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090804.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Occasional low level eruptive activity.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM upgraded the Alert level from Level 2 to Level 3 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20090805 in response to a increase in seismic and eruptive activity. Historically Ibu has produced generally low level activity, but larger eruptions are a risk.
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VOLCANO: Gamalama 0608-06
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LOCATION: N0048 E12720
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AREA: Halmahera, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 1715M/5627FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20081103.
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ERUPTION DETAILS:Minor eruptive activity causing low level ash plumes
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVGHM
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REMARKS: CVGHM upgraded to Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 20080511.
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VOLCANO: Batu Tara 0604-26
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LOCATION: S0748 E12335
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AREA: Lesser Sunda Island, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 748M/2454FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME:20101007.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Semi-continuous low level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: MTSAT- 2.
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REMARKS: Generally semi-continuous low level eruptions. Eruption on 20100417 was a possible high level eruption. Batu Tara is unmonitored on the ground by CVGHM.
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VOLCANO: Rinjani 0604-03
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LOCATION: S0825 E11628
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AREA: Lesser Sunda Island, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3726M/12224FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Orange
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20100504.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Occasional low-level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE:CVHGM, MTSAT-1R
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REMARKS: On 20100504 CVHGM advised Rinjani continues to emit white to dark brown low level plumes on a fairly regular basis. No ash fall has been reported outside the caldera. Rinjani remains at local Alert Level 2 (on a scale of 1-4).
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VOLCANO: Dieng 0603-20
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LOCATION: S0712 E10955
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AREA: Java, Indonesia
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2565M/8415FT
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AVIATION COLOUR CODE: Yellow
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LAST REPORTED/OBSERVED PLUME: 20090926.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: Brief low level eruptions.
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INFORMATION SOURCE: CVHGM
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REMARKS: On 20090926 CVHGM advised that there has been an increase in seismic activity during September and a mudflow occurred on September 26. Alert level remains unchanged.