ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
U.S. Geological Survey
Monday, July 11, 2016, 1:04 PM AKDT (Monday, July 11, 2016, 21:04 UTC)
PAVLOF VOLCANO
(VNUM #312030)
55°25'2" N 161°53'37" W,
Summit Elevation 8261 ft (2518 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code:
YELLOW
During the last 24 hours, a steam cloud from Pavlof's summit heading SW, was reported by observers on the ground in Sand Point as well as pilots flying near the volcano. The steam cloud is visible in satellite imagery for approximately 45 mi (72 km) SW from the volcano. No unusual seismicity was detected at the volcano today. The web camera at Pavlof was obscured by fog today.
CLEVELAND VOLCANO
(VNUM #311240)
52°49'20" N 169°56'42" W,
Summit Elevation 5676 ft (1730 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code:
YELLOW
Moderately elevated surface temperatures were observed at the summit in satellite images during the last 24 hours. Nothing significant was detected in seismic or infrasound (pressure sensor) data over the past day.
OTHER ALASKA VOLCANOES
Other Alaska volcanoes show no signs of significant unrest:
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/
AVO scientists conduct daily checks of earthquake activity at all seismically-monitored volcanoes, examine web camera and satellite images for evidence of airborne ash and elevated surface temperatures, and consult other monitoring data as needed.
For definitions of Aviation Color Codes and Volcano Alert Levels, see:
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/color_codes.php
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Michelle Coombs, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS
mcoombs@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497
Pavel Izbekov, Acting Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI
peizbekov@alaska.edu (907) 322-4085
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.