Volcano Update from Archive

Seismicity at Okmok Volcano has been steadily declining for the past eight days and significant ash plumes have not been observed since August 19. Therefore AVO is lowering the aviation color code from Orange to Yellow and the Alert Level from Watch to Advisory.Visual observations of the caldera floor made on August 23 indicate that low level eruptive activity has also likely stopped. It is possible for vigorous ash emissions to resume at any time.