A NOAA/NESDIS scientist noted that a thermal anomaly at Sarychev Peak was identified in satellite images on 12 October.
Robust thermal anomalies were identified on 14 October, and were accompanied by a plume of unknown composition.
Thermal anomalies were also recorded by the MODVOLC and MIROVA thermal detection systems.
Sources: Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP) Thermal Alerts Team,Michael J.
Pavolonis (NOAA/NESDIS), via the Volcanic Clouds Listserv,MIROVA
Agung (Indonesia)
