Eruption of Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia

Until 2010, Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano was dormant, with no confirmed eruptions in the historical record. The volcano has since erupted violently in 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2108.
Violent Blast from Sinabung
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Violent Blast from Sinabung

The Indonesian volcano blew a chunk of its peak into the sky, dropping ash across tens of kilometers and sending up a sulfur dioxide plume.

Published Feb 21, 2018

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Eruption of Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia
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Eruption of Sinabung Volcano, Indonesia

Infrared imagery reveals a pyroclastic flow on the Sumatran Volcano.

Published Mar 11, 2014

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Changed Landscape Around Sinabung
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Changed Landscape Around Sinabung

On February 1, 2014, fifteen people were killed when hot debris from this Indonesian volcano engulfed the village of Sukameriah.

Published Feb 12, 2014

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Smothering Ash Cloud from Sinabung Volcano
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Smothering Ash Cloud from Sinabung Volcano

A cycle of lava dome growth and collapse is feeding pyrolcastic flows and ash plumes at the Indonesian volcano.

Published Jan 29, 2014

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Roiling Ash Plume above Sinabung Volcano
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Roiling Ash Plume above Sinabung Volcano

An intense eruption in Indonesia has covered the surrounding landscape in ash.

Published Jan 19, 2014

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