Pavlof 1844/8
Start: August 12, 1844 [1]
Event Type: Explosive
Max VEI: 2 [2]
- Tephrafall [1]
- "Fire", "Glowing", or incandescence [1]
Description: From Kisslinger (1983), translating Doroshin (1870): "The inhabitants of the village of Belkofski, 35 versts south of the volcano, say that they did not see any eruption in 1846, but that they did see one on August 12 [August 24, Gregorian calendar], 1844. This date is partially confirmed by the dispatch of the Unalaska office for August 20 [September 1, Gregorian caldenar], 1845 (No. 74) which states that 'Pavlof Volcano has recently been producing large eruptions, at times emitting flames, soot, stones, etc. These eruptions are accompanied by a noise like a thunder clap, and by a shaking of the environs.' Which report is more accurate? Both are identically accurate, i.e., there were two eruptions." It is probable that Doroshin is stating here that there was an eruption in 1846 and also one in 1845 or 1844.
Subsequent reporters have cited only the 1844 or the 1845 date for this eruption. However, Simkin and Siebert (1994) write that the eruption occurred in August 1845, not 1844.
Subsequent reporters have cited only the 1844 or the 1845 date for this eruption. However, Simkin and Siebert (1994) write that the eruption occurred in August 1845, not 1844.
References Cited
[1] Some volcanoes, volcanic eruption, and earthquakes in the former Russian America. Peter Doroshin's account of volcanic activity and earthquakes between 1840 and 1866, 1983
Kisslinger, J.B., 1983, Some volcanoes, volcanic eruption, and earthquakes in the former Russian America. Peter Doroshin's account of volcanic activity and earthquakes between 1840 and 1866: Pacific Northwest Quarterly, v. 74, n. 2, p. 59-68.[2] Volcanoes of the world [2nd edition], 1994
Simkin, Tom, and Siebert, Lee, 1994, Volcanoes of the world [2nd edition]: Tucson, Arizona, Geoscience Press, 349 p.Complete Eruption References
Uebersicht ueber die vulkanische Taetigkeit 1948-1950, 1955
Hantke, Gustav, 1955, Uebersicht ueber die vulkanische Taetigkeit 1948-1950: Bulletin Volcanlogique, v. 14, p. 151-184.
A seismotectonic analysis of the seismic and volcanic hazards in the Pribilof Islands - Eastern Aleutian Islands Region of the Bering Sea, 1983
Jacob, K. H., and Hauksson, Egill, 1983, A seismotectonic analysis of the seismic and volcanic hazards in the Pribilof Islands - Eastern Aleutian Islands Region of the Bering Sea: Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University Annual Report NOAA 03--5-022-70, New York, 224 p.
Quick reference to Alaska's active volcanoes and listing of historical eruptions, 1760-1994, 1995
McGimsey, R. G., and Miller, T. P., 1995, Quick reference to Alaska's active volcanoes and listing of historical eruptions, 1760-1994: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-0520, 13 p.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet
Catalog of the historically active volcanoes of Alaska, 1998
Miller, T. P., McGimsey, R. G., Richter, D. H., Riehle, J. R., Nye, C. J., Yount, M. E., and Dumoulin, J. A., 1998, Catalog of the historically active volcanoes of Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 98-0582, 104 p.
intro and TOC PDF 268 KB
references PDF 43 KB 
The eruptive activity, seismicity, and velocity structure of Pavlof volcano, Eastern Aleutians, 1985
McNutt, S. R., 1985, The eruptive activity, seismicity, and velocity structure of Pavlof volcano, Eastern Aleutians: Columbia University unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, 214 p.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf
Volcanoes of the world [2nd edition], 1994
Simkin, Tom, and Siebert, Lee, 1994, Volcanoes of the world [2nd edition]: Tucson, Arizona, Geoscience Press, 349 p.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf
Volcanic activity in the Aleutian Arc, 1950
Coats, R. R., 1950, Volcanic activity in the Aleutian Arc: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 0974-B, p. 35-49, 1 sheet, scale 1:5,000,000.
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Historically active volcanoes in Alaska, a quick reference, 2000
Wallace, K. L., McGimsey, R. G., and Miller, T. P., 2000, Historically active volcanoes in Alaska, a quick reference: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet FS 0118-00, 2 p.
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Some volcanoes, volcanic eruption, and earthquakes in the former Russian America. Peter Doroshin's account of volcanic activity and earthquakes between 1840 and 1866, 1983
Kisslinger, J.B., 1983, Some volcanoes, volcanic eruption, and earthquakes in the former Russian America. Peter Doroshin's account of volcanic activity and earthquakes between 1840 and 1866: Pacific Northwest Quarterly, v. 74, n. 2, p. 59-68.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC file cabinet
Geology of Pavlof Volcano and vicinity, 1955
Kennedy, G. C., and Waldron, H. H., 1955, Geology of Pavlof Volcano and vicinity: U.S. Geological Survey Alaskan Volcano Investigations Report 0002, p. 7-18.
Eruption characteristics and cycles at Pavlof Volcano, Alaska, and their relation to regional earthquake activity (USA), 1987
McNutt, S. R., 1987, Eruption characteristics and cycles at Pavlof Volcano, Alaska, and their relation to regional earthquake activity (USA): Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, v. 31, n. 3, p. 239-267.
Geology of Pavlof Volcano and vicinity, Alaska, 1955
Kennedy, G. C., and Waldron, H. H., 1955, Geology of Pavlof Volcano and vicinity, Alaska: in Investigations of Alaskan volcanoes, U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1028-A, 19 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:100,000.
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Historical unrest at large calderas of the world, 1988
Newhall, C.G., and Dzurisin, Daniel, 1988, Historical unrest at large calderas of the world: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1855, v. 1-2, 1108 p.
Hard Copy held by AVO at FBKS - CEC shelf