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ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 12:44 PM AKST (Thursday, December 16, 2021, 21:44 UTC)
GREAT SITKIN VOLCANO (VNUM #311120)
52°4'35" N 176°6'39" W, Summit Elevation 5709 ft (1740 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Seismicity is low but remains above background levels. Satellite and web camera views of the volcano were mostly cloudy over the past day, but elevated surface temperatures overnight suggest growth of the lava flow field continues. It remains possible that explosive activity could occur with little or no warning.
Great Sitkin is monitored by local seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data, web cameras, and remote infrasound and lightning networks.
PAVLOF VOLCANO (VNUM #312030)
55°25'2" N 161°53'37" W, Summit Elevation 8261 ft (2518 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Low-level eruption continues at Pavlof Volcano. Seismicity remained elevated over the past day, but no explosions were detected. Strongly elevated surface temperatures were observed in partly cloudy satellite views demonstrating continued lava effusion over the past day. No ash emissions were observed in satellite or web camera imagery.
Small explosions accompanied by low-level ash emissions could happen at any time, and are typically a hazard in the immediate vicinity of the summit. The level of unrest at Pavlof can change quickly and the progression to more significant eruptive activity can occur with little or no warning.
Pavlof is monitored by local seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data, web cameras, and remote infrasound and lightning networks.
SEMISOPOCHNOI VOLCANO (VNUM #311060)
51°55'44" N 179°35'52" E, Summit Elevation 2625 ft (800 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Low-level eruptive activity and elevated seismicity continue at Semisopochnoi volcano. Small explosions from the north crater of Mount Cerberus were recorded by seismic and infrasound sensors. Low-level ash and steam emissions were observed in partly cloudy satellite and web camera views. Weakly elevated surface temperatures were also seen in the north crater in a clear overnight image.
Small eruptions producing minor ash deposits within the vicinity of the active north crater of Mount Cerberus and ash clouds usually under 10,000 ft above sea level have characterized the recent activity. Small explosions and associated ash emissions may continue and could be difficult to detect, especially when thick cloud cover obscures the volcano.
Semisopochnoi is monitored by local seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data, web cameras, and remote infrasound and lightning networks.
DAVIDOF VOLCANO (VNUM #311040)
51°57'15" N 178°19'34" E, Summit Elevation 1076 ft (328 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW
The seismic swarm near Davidof volcano has waned, with two small earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours. No volcanic activity was observed in partly cloudy satellite views.
There is no real-time seismic monitoring network at Davidof volcano. The closest seismometers are approximately 15 km to the east of the volcano on Little Sitkin Island. Davidof is also monitored by satellite data and remote infrasound and lightning networks.
OTHER ALASKA VOLCANOES
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Michelle Coombs, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS, mcoombs@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497
Janet Schaefer, Acting Coordinating Scientist, DGGS janet.schaefer@alaska.gov (907) 322-4085
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is a cooperative program of the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.