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USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-AVO-2026-07-20T19:41:03+00:00
ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Monday, July 20, 2026, 12:02 PM AKDT (Monday, July 20, 2026, 20:02 UTC)
GREAT SITKIN (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
Summary: Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues.
Minor earthquakes were detected over the past day. Satellite and webcam images obscured by clouds.
The current eruption began in July 2021 and, since then, lava flows have filled most of the summit crater and advanced into valleys below. There have been no explosions at Great Sitkin Volcano since an event in May 2021. The volcano is monitored using local seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data, webcams, and regional infrasound and lightning networks.
To view monitoring data and other information about Great Sitkin Volcano: https://avo.alaska.edu/volcano/great-sitkin
ATKA VOLCANIC COMPLEX (VNUM #311160)
52°19'51" N 174°8'20" W, Summit Elevation 5030 ft (1533 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW
Summary: No unusual volcanic activity detected over the last day.
Nothing observed in cloudy satellite views of Korovin Volcano over the past day. Minor seismic activity was detected. No unusual unrest has been detected since the July 16 explosion.
The Atka volcanic complex includes several vents, including Korovin Volcano, Mount Kliuchef and Sarichef Volcano. Korovin has been the site of most historical eruptions that typically produce minor amounts of ash and occasional but small lava flows. The Atka volcanic complex is monitored by local seismic and infrasound sensors and webcam, satellite data, and regional lightning detection instruments.
To view monitoring data and other information about the Atka volcano complex: https://avo.alaska.edu/volcano/atka-volcanic-complex
KUPREANOF (VNUM #312060)
56°45" N 159°47'28" W, Summit Elevation 6217 ft (1895 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW
Summary: Seismic unrest continues.
Low-level seismicity continuing. Clouds obscured satellite images, nothing was observed.
While a new temporary monitoring station was installed in the last week near Mount Kupreanof, data are not yet available in real-time. The closest functioning seismometers are approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the northeast of the volcano as part of the Mount Veniaminof network. Mount Kupreanof is also monitored by satellite data, remote infrasound and lightning networks, and visual observations from pilots and mariners passing by the volcano.
To view monitoring data and other information about Mount Kupreanof: https://avo.alaska.edu/volcano/kupreanof
SHISHALDIN (VNUM #311360)
54°45'19" N 163°58'16" W, Summit Elevation 9373 ft (2857 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW
Summary: Ongoing volcanic unrest continues.
Minor seismicity and infrasound were detected at the volcano over the past day. A sulfur dioxide gas plume was observed southeast of the volcano in satellite data. A few clear web cam images from yesterday showed steaming at the summit. Cloudy conditions obscured other satellite and webcam observations.
Local seismic and infrasound sensors, web cameras, and a geodetic network are used to monitor Shishaldin Volcano. In addition to the local monitoring network, AVO uses nearby geophysical networks, regional infrasound and lightning data, and satellite images to detect eruptions.
To view monitoring data and other information about Shishaldin Volcano: https://avo.alaska.edu/volcano/shishaldin
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Matt Haney, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS, mhaney@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497
David Fee, Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI, dfee1@alaska.edu (907) 378-5460
Contact AVO: https://avo.alaska.edu/contact
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.