(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	(20170324/1924Z)
(3) Volcano:	Cleveland (VNUM #311240)
(4) Current Color Code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous Color Code:	YELLOW
(6) Source:	Alaska Volcano Observatory
(7) Notice Number:
(8) Volcano Location:	N 52 deg 49 min W 169 deg 56 min
(9) Area:	Aleutians
(10) Summit Elevation:	5676 ft (1730 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	A small explosion was detected at Cleveland volcano at 08:15 AKST (16:15 UTC) today in both seismic and infrasound (pressure sensor) data. As a result AVO is increasing the Aviation Color Code to Orange and the Alert Level to Watch. This event was short lived and similar, if not smaller, than recent explosions at this volcano. Cloud cover to 30,000 feet above sea level is obscuring observations of the volcano by satellite views and no ash cloud has been observed. The ash cloud that was likely generated during this explosion has probably dissipated at this time and was likely not above 20,000 feet above sea level. Cleveland volcano is not monitored with a real-time seismic network and this inhibits AVO's ability to detect unrest that may lead to future activity. We are able to detect explosive activity using infrasound and seismic instruments on the island.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	No volcanic cloud observed.
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Likely below 20,000 feet above sea level and has likely dissipated at this time.
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Michelle Coombs, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS mcoombs@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497 Jeff Freymueller, Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI jfreymueller@alaska.edu (907) 322-4085
(16) Next Notice:	A new VAN will be issued if conditions change significantly or alert levels are modified. While a VAN is in effect, regularly scheduled updates are posted at http://www.avo.alaska.edu

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AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Cleveland (VNUM #311240)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Previous Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY

Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Previous Aviation Color Code: YELLOW

Issued: Friday, March 24, 2017, 11:24 AM AKDT
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory
Notice Number:
Location: N 52 deg 49 min W 169 deg 56 min
Elevation: 5676 ft (1730 m)
Area: Aleutians

Volcanic Activity Summary: A small explosion was detected at Cleveland volcano at 08:15 AKST (16:15 UTC) today in both seismic and infrasound (pressure sensor) data. As a result AVO is increasing the Aviation Color Code to Orange and the Alert Level to Watch. This event was short lived and similar, if not smaller, than recent explosions at this volcano. Cloud cover to 30,000 feet above sea level is obscuring observations of the volcano by satellite views and no ash cloud has been observed. The ash cloud that was likely generated during this explosion has probably dissipated at this time and was likely not above 20,000 feet above sea level.

Cleveland volcano is not monitored with a real-time seismic network and this inhibits AVO's ability to detect unrest that may lead to future activity. We are able to detect explosive activity using infrasound and seismic instruments on the island.

Recent Observations:
[Volcanic cloud height] No volcanic cloud observed.
[Other volcanic cloud information] Likely below 20,000 feet above sea level and has likely dissipated at this time.

Hazard Analysis:
[General hazards] local only
[Ash cloud] Likely dissipated at this time

Contacts: Michelle Coombs, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS
mcoombs@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497

Jeff Freymueller, Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI
jfreymueller@alaska.edu (907) 322-4085


Next Notice: A new VAN will be issued if conditions change significantly or alert levels are modified. While a VAN is in effect, regularly scheduled updates are posted at
http://www.avo.alaska.edu

The Alaska Volcano Observatory is a cooperative program of the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.

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