(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	(20141115/2030Z)
(3) Volcano:	Pavlof (VNUM #312030)
(4) Current Color Code:	RED
(5) Previous Color Code:	ORANGE
(6) Source:	Alaska Volcano Observatory
(7) Notice Number:	2014/A16
(8) Volcano Location:	N 55 deg 25 min W 161 deg 53 min
(9) Area:	Alaska Peninsula
(10) Summit Elevation:	8261 ft (2518 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	The eruption of Pavlof Volcano that began on November 12 has intensified and the ash cloud height is currently estimated at 25,000 ft above sea level. Thus, the Aviation Color Code has been raised to RED and the Volcano Alert Level to WARNING. The intensity of seismic tremor has increased significantly over the past 6 hours, and satellite data indicate that the ash cloud is now at an altitude of 25,000 ft above sea level. As of 11:00 am AKST (20:00 UTC) the cloud is moving towards the northwest and extends for about 125 miles (200 km) downwind. Aviation users should refer to the National Weather Service for updated SIGMETs on the ash cloud hazard (http://www.weather.gov/aawu/sigmets). No reports of ash fallout on nearby communities have been reported, and we encourage observers to contact AVO should it occur (https://www.avo.alaska.edu/ashfall/ashreport.php).
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	25,000 ft
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Moving towards the NW. See http://www.weather.gov/aawu/sigmets for latest updated SIGMET.
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	John Power, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS jpower@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497 Jeff Freymueller, Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI jeff.freymueller@gi.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: Pavlof (VNUM #312030)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WARNING
Previous Volcano Alert Level: WATCH

Current Aviation Color Code: RED
Previous Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Saturday, November 15, 2014, 11:30 AM AKST
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2014/A16
Location: N 55 deg 25 min W 161 deg 53 min
Elevation: 8261 ft (2518 m)
Area: Alaska Peninsula

Volcanic Activity Summary: The eruption of Pavlof Volcano that began on November 12 has intensified and the ash cloud height is currently estimated at 25,000 ft above sea level. Thus, the Aviation Color Code has been raised to RED and the Volcano Alert Level to WARNING.

The intensity of seismic tremor has increased significantly over the past 6 hours, and satellite data indicate that the ash cloud is now at an altitude of 25,000 ft above sea level. As of 11:00 am AKST (20:00 UTC) the cloud is moving towards the northwest and extends for about 125 miles (200 km) downwind.

Aviation users should refer to the National Weather Service for updated SIGMETs on the ash cloud hazard (http://www.weather.gov/aawu/sigmets). No reports of ash fallout on nearby communities have been reported, and we encourage observers to contact AVO should it occur (https://www.avo.alaska.edu/ashfall/ashreport.php).


Recent Observations:
[Volcanic cloud height] 25,000 ft
[Other volcanic cloud information] Moving towards the NW. See http://www.weather.gov/aawu/sigmets for latest updated SIGMET.

Contacts: John Power, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS
jpower@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497

Jeff Freymueller, Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI
jeff.freymueller@gi.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

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