SI/USGS Weekly Volcano Activity Report for 5/27-6/2/2009
No less than eight volcanoes are erupting in Indonesia right now, all (or most) part of the latest USGS/SI volcanic activity update.
We’ve already talked about how many active volcanoes reside in Indonesia, but this week’s USGS/SI update just drives that point home. Listed in the update are no less than 5 volcanoes were activity is being seen or is on the increase (Karangetang, Slamet, Dukono, Batu Tara and Makian). This doesn’t mean mention the activity at Anak Krakatau, Rinjani or Semeru. Amazing.
Anyway, highlights – not counting Indonesia or the South American trio – from this week’s report (as usual aptly put together by Sally Kuhn Sennert) include: