| (1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) | |
| (2) Issued: | (20180302/1538Z) |
| (3) Volcano: | Cleveland (VNUM #311240) |
| (4) Current Color Code: | ORANGE |
| (5) Previous Color Code: | YELLOW |
| (6) Source: | Alaska Volcano Observatory |
| (7) Notice Number: | |
| (8) Volcano Location: | N 52 deg 49 min W 169 deg 56 min |
| (9) Area: | Aleutians |
| (10) Summit Elevation: | 5676 ft (1730 m) |
| (11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | Local seismic and infrasound sensors recorded a small explosion today at 14:57 UTC (05:57 AKST). No other significant activity was detected. A volcanic cloud was observed heading ENE at an altitude of about 15,000 ft. Explosions from Cleveland typically produce relatively small volcanic ash clouds that dissipate within hours; however, more significant ash emissions are possible. Cleveland volcano is monitored with a limited real-time seismic network, which inhibits AVO's ability to detect precursory unrest that may lead to an explosive eruption. Rapid detection of an ash-producing eruption may be possible using a combination of seismic, infrasound, lightning, and satellite data. |
| (12) Volcanic cloud height: | None |
| (13) Other volcanic cloud information: | n/a |
| (14) Remarks: | |
| (15) Contacts: | Michelle Coombs, Scientist-in-Charge, USGS mcoombs@usgs.gov (907) 786-7497 Jeff Freymueller, Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI jfreymueller@alaska.edu (907) 322-4085 |
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