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Great Sitkin volcano (Andreanof Islands, USA) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 May-23 May 2023 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 24 May 2023, 14:00 14:00 PM | BY: VN
AVO reported that slow lava effusion continued at Great Sitkin during 16-23 May. Satellite data acquired on 16 May showed that the thick lava continued to expand towards the E but remained confined to the summit crater. Elevated surface temperatures were identified in satellite images during 18 and 21-23 May.
Seismicity was low with some variations; five small earthquakes occurred during 19-20 May and small low-frequency earthquakes that began at 1000 on 23 May were ongoing at least through 1206. The Volcano Alert Level remained at Watch (the second highest level on a four-level scale) and the Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale).

Source: US Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2023. Report on Great Sitkin. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 17 May-23 May 2023. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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Great Sitkin volcano (Andreanof Islands, USA) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 May-16 May 2023 (Continuing Activity)

AVO reported that lava likely continued to erupt at the summit of Great Sitkin during 9-16 May. Satellite data acquired on 11 May showed that the thick lava continued to expand towards the E but remained confined to the summit crater. Seismicity was low. ... Read all
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Great Sitkin volcano (Aleutian Islands): slowly advancing lava flow continues

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Great Sitkin volcano
Stratovolcano 1740+ m / 5,709 ft
United States, Aleutian Islands, 52.08°N / -176.13°W
Current status: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5) Great Sitkin volcano eruptions:
2021, 1974
Typical eruption style
unspecified
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