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Tremor heralds a shift in dome growth

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tuitts_pf_Following a reduction in volcanic activity on 19th and 20th November, seismicity increased again on 22nd November. This increase in seismicity was related to the onset of tremor (low-level continuous seismic signal) together with rockfalls and pyroclastic flows mainly on the western side in the Gages region.

Tremor was continuous all day Monday 23rd November when the first significant pyroclastic flows in Tuitt's Ghaut for several weeks were observed. Tremor levels decreased on Tuesday morning, however pyroclastic flows are now dominant on the northeast side of the volcano moving down Tuitt's Ghaut. This phase of tremor seems to have heralded a shift in dome growth from the western side more to the summit region of the lava dome. Occasional, but less frequent pyroclastic flows are still moving down the Gages valley to the west.

Niveau de danger actuel : 4

Niveau de danger actuel : 4
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