(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) | |
(2) Issued: | (20141124/1049Z) |
(3) Volcano: | Shishaldin (VNUM #311360) |
(4) Current Color Code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous Color Code: | ORANGE |
(6) Source: | Alaska Volcano Observatory |
(7) Notice Number: | 2014/A18 |
(8) Volcano Location: | N 54 deg 45 min W 163 deg 58 min |
(9) Area: | Aleutians |
(10) Summit Elevation: | 9373 ft (2857 m) |
(11) 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. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | Unknown |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Unknown |
(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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