Our somewhat quiet (beyond Etna's frequent paroxysms - and the cool lava "spine" that formed after the last one) volcanic fall continues. We have been following a lot of rumbling around the world - and we've seen some minor eruptions - but all in all, September has been a fairly low-key month when it comes to volcanic activity.
This week's Global Volcanism Program Weekly Volcanic Activity Report from the Smithsonian Institute and the USGS is a little busier than previous weeks, so let's check out some highlights:
Canary Islands: For the first time this year, the seismicity at El Hierro has made the report. The volcano, as many of you know, has been experiencing increased seismicity since June, with over 6,200 earthquakes thus far, along with increased carbon dioxide emissions as well. However, beyond this there have been little in the way of other signs that an eruption in coming ...
