This Week in Volcano News; Merapi Erupts, Alaska Volcano Update

A major eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano just occurred, causing pyroclastic flows to descend more than 2 miles from its summit. Meanwhile, in Alaska, the alert level was raised to orange at both the Tanaga & Takawangha volcanoes, suggesting that an eruption might be imminent. Also, in El Salvador, the San Miguel volcano erupted once again this week, ending a nearly 3 month long period with no eruptions occurring from its edifice. And in Hawaii, the Kilauea volcano seemingly stopped erupting, but it appears to only be an eruptive pause. This video will discuss these stories & list the 43 volcanoes which are actively erupting across the planet. Thumbnail Photo Credit: MonikaP, Pixabay, Pixabay License, This image was then overlaid with text and GeologyHub made graphics. If you would like to support this channel, consider using one of the following links: (Patreon: ) (YouTube member