Satellite detected thermal signals and webcam incandescence continue from Tolbachik Volcano, December 17, 2012

Satellite based Mid and Thermal infrared signals highly elevated from ongoing activity at Tolbachik volcano. Near saturation in the thermal (AVHRR channel 4) data shows a large hot target, from the effusing activity and lava flow on the surface.

Webcam view of plume as sun sets

Night time views show incandescence from two separate features

View from webcam shows incandescence is making plume highly reflective

Mid infrared in sector for 09:42 UTC on December 17, 2012

Mid infrared in 40 x 40 region for 09:42 UTC on December 17, 2012

Thermal infrared in sector for 09:42 UTC on December 17, 2012

Mid infrared in 40 x 40 region for 09:42 UTC on December 17, 2012 (not max temp of 45 C in 10.6 micron data!)

Tolbachik volcano, 09:42 UTC December 17, 2012

MIR =   66.14 C

TIR background =   -23.33 C

MIR elevated above background =  89.47 C

Time averaged effusion rate =   43.3 m³/s (14 obs)