Veniaminof volcano, Alaska Peninsula, USA: news & activity updates

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Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 July-13 July 2021 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 7 Jul 2021, 06:00

AVO changed both the Aviation Color Code and Volcano Alert Level for Veniaminof to Green and Normal, respectively, on 8 July, noting that seismic stations were back online. The monitoring network consists of local and regional seismic stations, regional infrasound networks, lightning detection, and satellite image monitoring. Read all

Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 May-18 May 2021 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 12 May 2021, 06:00

No eruptive activity at Veniaminof had been recorded in seismic or infrasound data since early April. On 12 May AVO changed both the Aviation Color Code and Volcano Alert Level to Unassigned, noting that several seismic station outages impeded the ability to detect seismic unrest at the volcano. Monitoring was ongoing based on the utilization of the remaining seismic stations, the regional infrasound networks, the detection of lightning, and satellite image monitoring. Read all

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): Aviation Color Code lowered to Yellow

Thu, 22 Apr 2021, 06:21

Veniaminof volcano without signs of the ash emissions on 8 April (image: Sentinel 2)

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) lowered the Aviation Color Code to "yellow", as a decrease of the eruptive activity has been recorded since 5 April. Read all

Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 21 April-27 April 2021 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021, 06:00

AVO reported that eruptive activity at Veniaminof had declined during the previous few weeks; no emissions were visible after ash emissions on 5 April and seismicity continued to decline. On 21 April the Volcano Alert Level was lowered to Advisory and the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. Read all

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Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): renewed activity raised Aviation Color Code to Orange again

Tue, 6 Apr 2021, 07:51

Satellite imagery of the minor ash emissions from the summit at Veniaminof volcano (image: Sentinel 2)

The Alaska Volcano Observatory's (AVO) surveillance cameras observed a minor ash emissions from the summit. Read all

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): Aviation Color Code lowered to Yellow

Sat, 3 Apr 2021, 19:17

Weakening of the ongoing activity visible in the satellite image (image: Sentinel 2)

The continuing low-level effusive-explosive activity of the volcano started to decrease gradually and it seems to have paused as the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) noted. Therefore the Aviation Color Code for the volcano was lowered to "yellow" and the Volcano Alert Level to "advisory". Read all

Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 March-6 April 2021 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 31 Mar 2021, 06:00

AVO reported that during 31 March-1 April clear satellite and web camera images of Veniaminof showed no signs of emissions. On 2 April the Volcano Alert Level was lowered to Advisory and the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. Satellite data showed elevated surface temperatures, especially over the flank-vent lava flows through 4 April. Read all

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska Peninsula): continuing eruption with both small explosions and lava effusion

Fri, 26 Mar 2021, 07:17

Veniaminof volcano seen on satellite on 24 Mar 2021, showing the central and flank vents (image: Sentinel Hub)

The effusive-explosion eruption of the volcano continues at low levels, the Alaska Volcano Observatory reported. Read all

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Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO SIGNIFICANT ERUPTION ACTIVITY

Thu, 25 Mar 2021, 00:45

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS LOW LVL ERUPTION/EMISSIONS. to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021, 18:45

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS LOW-LVL ERUPTION/EMISSIONS. to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021, 12:45

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS LOW-LVL ERUPTION/EMISSIONS. to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021, 06:45

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Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 March-30 March 2021 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021, 06:00

AVO reported that eruptive activity at Veniaminof continued during 24-25 and 27-30 March. Highly elevated surface temperatures were visible in satellite images along with ash deposits that were primarily confined to the summit and upper flanks on 23 March. Low-level tremor was recorded in local seismic data. Read all

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL EMISSIONS. to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Tue, 23 Mar 2021, 19:30

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO EXPLOSIVE ERUPTION.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021, 02:15

Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 March-23 March 2021 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 17 Mar 2021, 06:00

AVO reported that the eruption at Veniaminof continued during 17-23 March. Low surface temperatures were visible in satellite images along with steam-and-gas plumes. Low-level tremor was recorded in local seismic data. Read all

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Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): low-level eruptive activity continues

Mon, 15 Mar 2021, 09:44

Aerial view of the eruptions which continue from two vents at the same time from Veniaminof volcano (image: AVO)

The ongoing low-level effusive-explosive activity of the volcano decreased over the last few days as the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) noted yesterday although elevated seismicity and volcanic tremor were recorded in seismic data. Read all

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION ONGOING to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Wed, 10 Mar 2021, 18:00

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): eruptions from two vents

Wed, 10 Mar 2021, 09:49

Satellite image of the ongoing activity at Veniaminof volcano (image: AVO)

The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues at low levels. Read all

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PERIODIC LOW LEVEL ERUPTIONS. to 12000 ft (3700 m)

Wed, 10 Mar 2021, 06:15

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Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 March-16 March 2021 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 10 Mar 2021, 06:00

AVO reported that the eruption at Veniaminof continued during 9-16 March. Ash emissions rose to 2.1-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 200 km NE and SE during 9-10 March. Read all

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VOLCANO EMISSIONS CONTINUE

Tue, 9 Mar 2021, 06:00

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PERIODIC LOW-LVL ERUPTIONS. to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Mon, 8 Mar 2021, 18:30

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): low-level eruptive activity continues

Mon, 8 Mar 2021, 07:49

The webcam imagery of the ash plume from Veniaminof volcano on 4 March (image: AVO)

Low-level eruptive activity continues at the volcano. Read all

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Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUE to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Mon, 8 Mar 2021, 07:00

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: PILOT REPORTS VA OVR THE VOLCANO. VA VISABLE IN SATELITE. to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Sun, 7 Mar 2021, 20:00

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: RESIDUAL VA FM 20210306/2138Z ERUPTION.

Sun, 7 Mar 2021, 11:30

Veniaminof Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: INFRASOUND REPORTED INITIAL ERUPTION AROUND 2138 WITH ACTIVITY ONGOING. to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Sun, 7 Mar 2021, 01:30

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Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): small eruption yesterday; Volcanic Alert Level raised to Orange

Fri, 5 Mar 2021, 08:53

Webcam image of Veniaminof volcano yesterday (image: AVO)

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) reported that a small eruption producing minor ash emissions occurred from the summit crater starting around 05:13 local time yesterday. Read all

Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 March-9 March 2021 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 3 Mar 2021, 06:00

AVO reported that elevated sulfur dioxide gas emissions at Veniaminof were first detected on 1 March and elevated surface temperatures were identified in satellite images sometime during 2-3 March. At 0513 on 4 March infrasound sensors recorded a small explosion, prompting AVO to raise the Volcano Alert Level to Watch and the Aviation Color Code to Orange. A low-level ash plume, to less than 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l., was visible in satellite and webcam images drifting SSE and minor ash deposits around the volcano were visible. Read all

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Veniaminof volcano, Alaska Peninsula, USA: news & activity updates

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