Volcanic Activity Increasing In The Ring of Fire

Scientist and the world's leading volcano adventurer,John Seach, logs the recent volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire:

Friday 2nd October 2009
Mayon Volcano, Philippines
Thirty-five earthquakes were detected at Mayon volcano, Philippines over the past 24 hours. There has been a total of 82 earthquakes at the volcano since 27th September.

Thursday 1st October 2009
Indonesia Earthquake (magnitude 6.6)
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred 17km SW of the summit of Sumbing volcano, Sumatra, Indonesia, on 1st October 2009.

Thursday 1st October 2009
Gaua Volcano, Vanuatu
Gaua volcano in Vanuatu is showing signs of unrest. During the past few days the volcano has emitted large quantity of "smoke".

Thursday 1st October 2009
Galeras Volcano, Colombia
An explosive eruption occurred at Galeras volcano, Colombia at 9:14 am on 30th September 2009. The eruption was accompanied by acoustic waves. National Parks staff at the western rim of the volcano reported two explosions with the ejection of incandescent material at the active cone.

Wednesday 30th September 2009
Indonesia Earthquake (magnitude 7.6)
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit 30 km offshore from Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia today at 5:16 pm local time. Active volcanoes close to the earthquake epicentre include Talang, Tandikat, Marapi, Kerinci, and Sorik Marapi.

Monday 28th September 2009
Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
A collapse occurred at the summit crater vent of Kilauea volcano, Hawaii. Rockfalls accompanied the collapse and produced a brown ash plume. Thirteen earthquakes were located at the volcano

Monday 28th September 2009
Dieng Volcano, Indonesia
A phreatic explosion occurred at Sileri crater, Dieng volcano, Indonesia on evening 26-27 September 2009. The eruption lasted for 15 seconds. Between 1-19 September there were 2 volcanic earthquakes, 20-23 September 1 volcanic earthquake, 24th September

See the complete activity log here at Volcano Live