Time to catch up on some of the volcanic action from around the planet -- a lot has been going on, with some volcanoes ramping up activity (Ambrym) and some slowing down (Holuhraun). This week, almost all the updates are accompanied by a fairly recent shot take from one of the constellation of Earth-observing satellites out there, so enjoy! Ambrym
Ambrym in Vanuatu, with a steam-and-gas plume obscuring a new eruption that opened a new vent in the Marum crater. Image taken February 21, 2015 via Terra's MODIS imager. Photo: NASA. The Marum crater of Vanuatu's Ambrym has been home to a lava lake for many years. It is a spot where adventurers and scientists alike go to get up close and personal with an actively erupting volcano -- as can be seen in recent drone footage and descriptions from a group including Dr. Jeff Marlowe. They are looking at ...
