USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-AVO-2023-10-23T12:30:58-08:00

Volcanic unrest continues at Shishaldin Volcano. Seismic activity remains elevated and consists of seismic tremor and small, low-frequency earthquakes. Elevated surface temperatures and sulfur dioxide gas emissions were seen in satellite images over the past day. Minor steam emissions were observed in occasionally clear web camera images.  

Twelve significant explosive events have occurred at Shishaldin since July 12, 2023. These events have been preceded by increases in seismicity in the hours to days before they occur. It is unknown how long this period of ongoing activity will last. However, previous eruptions of Shishaldin Volcano have lasted weeks to months with repeated cycles of eruptive activity like those seen since July.

Local seismic and infrasound sensors, web cameras, and a geodetic network monitor Shishaldin Volcano. In addition to the local monitoring network, AVO uses nearby geophysical networks, regional infrasound and lighting data, and satellite images to detect eruptions.

Slow eruption of lava in the summit crater of Great Sitkin Volcano likely continues. Earthquake activity remained low over the past day. No unusual activity was observed in clear satellite images. 

The current lava flow began erupting in July 2021. No explosive events have occurred since a single event in May 2021.

Local seismic and infrasound sensors, web cameras, regional infrasound and lightning networks, and satellite data are used to monitor the volcano.

Small earthquakes continue to occur near Trident and neighboring volcanoes. No volcanic activity was observed in clear webcam or satellite images over the past day. 

The current period of seismic unrest began in August 2022. Increases in seismic activity have been detected previously at Trident Volcano and other similar volcanoes and did not result in eruptions. We expect additional shallow seismicity and other signs of unrest, such as gas emissions, elevated surface temperatures, and ground movement, to precede any future eruption if one were to occur.   

Trident Volcano is monitored by local seismic sensors, web cameras, regional infrasound and lightning networks, and satellite data.