Over the past three days, over 90 earthquakes have been detected in the vicinity of Bogoslof volcano. This marks a change in behavior and the Aviation Color Code and Volcano Alert Level is being increased to YELLOW/ADVISORY. Increases in seismic activity typically precede eruptions, but many volcanoes have exhibited similar behavior that did not result in eruptions. There have been no other signs of unrest observed in satellite data over the past several days.

Bogoslof volcano is monitored using a single local seismic station, distant seismic and infrasound instruments, satellite data and lightning detection.  At least nine historical eruptions have been documented at Bogoslof volcano. The most recent occurred from December 2016 to August 2017 and produced seventy main explosive events that generated volcanic ash clouds that rose as high as 13 km (42,500 ft) above sea level, and that greatly modified the topography of Bogoslof Island.