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[November 26, 2021 at 09:17:54] Latest infrared imagery from Cumbre Vieja volcano (CV01 site)

Station Information

Location: 4.8 km from the vent to the northwest, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain Installation Date: November 2021 (during Tajogaite eruption) Instrumentation:
  • Calibir GXM 640 by Teledyne
  • 19 mm effective focal length lens
  • Horizontal FOV of 32.4° and vertical FOV of 24.4°
  • Resolution of 640 x 480 pixels
  • Pixel size of 4.2 m
Data Collection:
  • Continuous time-lapse thermal photography
  • Intermittent operation with coverage primarily on November 25 and 26
  • Recorded between 1 and 60 frames per minute
  • Views volcano almost parallel to the strike of the fissure
Network Role:
  • Part of thermal monitoring network during 2021 Tajogaite eruption
  • Provides continuous monitoring of explosive activity
  • Real-time data telemetered through cellular network
Site Characteristics:
  • Located on La Palma, Canary Islands
  • Views the 2021 Tajogaite eruption from northwest perspective
  • Almost parallel view to the northwest-southeast trending fissure
  • Part of AVERT project monitoring network
Data Access: Additional Infrastructure:
  • Cellular network connectivity for real-time data transmission
  • Part of comprehensive thermal monitoring network
  • Co-located with other monitoring instruments
Monitoring Capabilities:
  • Thermal monitoring of explosive activity
  • Lava fountaining observation
  • Gas-and-ash plume tracking
  • Real-time eruption monitoring
  • Integration with other monitoring systems