2015 August

Mount Raung Volcano have been very active during July 2015, with almost continious activity. Ash emissions have shut down airspace for commercial flights, forcing planes to reroute and several airports to close for several days. The airports that have been affected are Bali International airport, Surabaya International Airport, Jember airport and Banjuwangi airport. The airports have closed on the days where ash-emissions have affected these areas.

These photos was taken on the 2th August 2015,  from the Tengger Caldera, approximatly 120 km west of Raung. Ash was seen drifting in a southern direction of the volcano. Activity seemed to have increased,  compared to observations made on the 28th July and 1th August 2015.

 

Raung volcano East Java Indonesia Erupting August 2015
Raung seen from near the Ranu Kombolo lake, South of the Tengger Caldera (Bromo) on the 1th August (11:04 local time)
Raung Volcano August 2015
Raung erupting, seen from the Tengger Caldera, 120km to the East. The eruption was clearly visible troughout the night, with lava illuminating the nightsky in the distance. (2th August – 04:35 local time)
Raung Volcano August 2015
(2th August – 04:41)
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(2th August – 04:52)
Raung Volcano August 2015
(2th August – 04:58)
Raung Volcano August 2015
(2th August – 06:37)
Raung Volcano August 2015
(2th August – 06:37)
Raung Volcano August 2015
Ash drifting South, in the direction of the city of Jember. (2th August – 06:38)
Raung Volcano August 2015
The Tengger caldera in the foreground and Raung in the background. (2th August – 06:39)