Alaska Volcano Observatory

Lava continues to erupt slowly within the summit crater of Great Sitkin Volcano. Seismic activity remains low, with a few earthquakes and small rockfalls detected over the past day. Minor steaming and slow southward growth of the lava dome were observed otherwise cloudy satellite views.

The current lava eruption began in July 2021 and, since then, has filled most of the summit crater and advanced into valleys below. There have been no explosions at Great Sitkin Volcano since an event in May 2021. The volcano is monitored using local seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data, webcams, and regional infrasound and lightning networks.

Unrest continues at Shishaldin Volcano. Seismic and infrasound activity remains elevated, with numerous small earthquakes and infrasound detections observed over the past day. A steam and sulfur dioxide gas plume was seen in satellite and webcam imagery. 

Local seismic and infrasound sensors, web cameras, and a geodetic network are used to monitor Shishaldin Volcano. In addition to the local monitoring network, AVO uses nearby geophysical networks, regional infrasound and lightning data, and satellite images to detect eruptions.