AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Volcano: Shishaldin (VNUM #311360)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Issued: Monday, November 24, 2014, 1:49 AM AKST (20141124/1049Z)
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2014/A18
Location: N 54 deg 45 min W 163 deg 58 min
Elevation: 9373 ft (2857 m)
Area: Aleutians Alaska
Volcanic Activity Summary: Seismic activity has increased over the past two hours and more sharply over the past 30 minutes, suggesting that the eruption at Shishaldin has intensified. Ash emissions beyond the immediate summit crater are more likely while seismic activity is increased. Satellite images from earlier tonight show elevated surface temperatures near the volcano's summit.
Recent Observations:
[Volcanic cloud height] Unknown
[Other volcanic cloud information] Unknown
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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