Veniaminof volcano (Alaska Peninsula, USA) activity update

Wed, 9 Oct 2013, 20:23

20:23 PM | BY: T

The eruption of Veniaminof continues with the effusion of lava from the cone in the summit caldera.
Seismic activity remains elevated, but constant. Elevated surface temperatures consistent with the continued extrusion of lava were observed in several images during clear periods over the past day. No ash detected. (AVO daily update)

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Sun, 6 Oct 2013, 21:01

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): eruption resumes

Current seismic recording from Veniaminof (VNHG station, AVO)

The eruption of Veniaminof resumed this morning, the Alaska Volcano Observatory reports. Read all

Tue, 24 Sep 2013, 16:23

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Wed, 18 Sep 2013, 06:00

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On 20 September AVO reported that, based on a decrease in seismicity at Veniaminof and no eruptive activity observed by satellite or the web camera over the previous week, the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level was lowered to Advisory. Low-level seismic tremor continued during 21-24 September. ... Read all

Mon, 16 Sep 2013, 15:10

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska Peninsula, USA) activity update

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Thu, 12 Sep 2013, 17:03

Veniaminof volcano (Alaska): strong tremor phase suggesting another paroxysm

A phase of strong continuous tremor occurred between yesterday noon and this morning (local time), possibly indicating another paroxysm with lava fountaining and associated ash emissions. Cloud cover prevented direct observations. ... Read all

Wed, 11 Sep 2013, 06:00

Veniaminof volcano (United States) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 11 September-17 September 2013 (Continuing Activity)

AVO reported continuous seismic tremor at Veniaminof during 11-17 September, and elevated surface temperatures detected in satellite images that were consistent with lava effusion and fountaining. On 11 September a diffuse steam plume possibly containing ash was recorded by the web cam in Perryville, 32 km SSE. Weak thermal anomalies and decreased levels of tremor during 14-16 September possibly indicated ongoing but diminished lava effusion. ... Read all

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