2015 June

13-14 June 2015

Photos: 7 available in format/size: RAW/JPG – 5472 x 3648 pixels. 50+ photos not presented on the webpage.

The Activity level at Semeru have changed since my last observations in December 2014. Semeru erupted several times during 13-14th June. The eruptions were similar to the activity observed in december 2013 and earlier, this is weak strombolian activity, eruptions does not seem contain much ash. A weak lava glow was present at night during the eruptions. Eruptions occured every 15-30 min.

In 2014 activity was dominated by the extrusion of a lava dome, ash venting was seen but I did not observe any eruption plumes, that was present in and before 2013, but seem to have restarted in 2015.

More photos of the Tengger Caldera from this visit, in available under Tengger Caldera and Bromo section.

Semeru erupts in the background
Semeru erupts in the background
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Climbers seen hiking the summit

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Eruption plume from Semeru.
Eruption plume from Semeru.

 

A meteorite strikes over the Tengger Caldera, Semeru in the background.
A meteorite strikes over the Tengger Caldera, Semeru in the background.