USGS Volcano Hazards Program Volcano Update


AVO update page and observatory web site


Clouds continue to obscure Cleveland. AVO has no evidence of eruptive activity since the last small explosion on August 19.

Sudden explosions of blocks and ash remain possible with little or no warning. Associated ash clouds could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level. If a large ash-producing event occurs, nearby seismic, infrasound, or volcanic lightning networks should detect the event and alert AVO staff. There is no real-time seismic monitoring network on Mount Cleveland and AVO is unable to track activity in real time.

Update in Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format