USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-AVO-2024-01-15T12:21:03-08:00

Slow eruption of lava in the summit crater of Great Sitkin Volcano continues. No unsusual activity was observed in cloudy satellite views over the past day.  Local web cameras and seismic data are temporarily offline due to a storm-related power failure.

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.

Low-level unrest continues at Shishaldin Volcano. Seismic activity has been low over the past day. No exposive activity was detected in infrasound data. Weakly elevated surface temperatures were observed in clear satellite views. Weak steaming was observed from the summit in clear web camera views.

Thirteen significant explosive events occurred at Shishaldin from July 12 through November 3, 2023. These events were preceded by increases in seismicity in the hours to days before they occurred. 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.

No activity was observed in cloudy satellite images over the last day. Local web cameras and seismic data are temporarily offline due to a storm-related power failure.

The recent unrest indicates a possibility for sudden explosions of ash to occur at any time, and ash clouds exceeding 20,000 feet above sea level may develop. Kanaga Volcano is monitored by local seismic and infrasound sensors, regional infrasound and lightning networks, and satellite data.