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

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

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)

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

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