Volcanic news (17/08/2012)

News of the day :

• A new eruption of the Soputan (Sulawesi, Indonesia) occurred at 15:00 UTC, the ash column reached an altitude of 10 km ( source: VAAC Darwin ).
• The ongoing eruption of the Lokon (Sulawesi, Indonesia) continues, phreatic activity ( source: PVMBG ).
• The Sheveluch (Kamchatka) has exploded at 23:20 UTC yesterday, the ash column reached an altitude of about 8 kilometers ( source: VAAC Anchorage ).

For the follow-up of El Hierro, see the dedicated page.