Alaid volcano, Atlasov Island, Northern Kuriles: news & activity updates

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Alaid (Russia) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 14 August-20 August 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 14:00

Although Alaid was not erupting, KVERT issued a Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) at 0307 on 16 August raising the Aviation Color Code to Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale) to warn pilots of ash. Satellite images showed a plume of ash, that had been resuspend from the S flank, drifting 45 km SSE at altitudes of 2.5-3 km (8,200-10,000 ft) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code was lowered back to Green at 0545 that same day. Read all

Alaid Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20240816/0200Z FL100 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 16/0200Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Fri, 16 Aug 2024, 03:00

Alaid (Russia) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 14 August-20 August 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024, 10:00

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Alaid volcano

stratovolcano 2339 m / 7,674 ft
Atlasov Island, Northern Kuriles, 50.86°N / 155.55°E

Current status: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5)

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Alaid volcano eruptions:
2016 (Mar-May), 2015-16 (Oct-Jan), 2012, 1997, 1996, 1986, 1982, 1981, 1972, 1933-34, 1894, 1860, 1854, 1790-93
Typical eruption style
explosive

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