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Great Sitkin reported activity

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Event Name : Great Sitkin 1818/7

This is a questionable event.

Start:July 28, 1818 Observed

"Smoke": BibCard
Eruption Type:Explosive
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Description: Golovnin reports that on June 28, 1818, he could see a high mountain on [Great] Sitkin emitting smoke. It is uncertain if this reference to "smoke" is evidence of an actual volcanic eruption, as Great Sitkin also has prominent fumaroles that are often steaming.

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