| (1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) | |
| (2) Issued: | (20080811/2152Z) |
| (3) Volcano: | Cleveland (CAVW# 1101-24-) |
| (4) Current Color Code: | ORANGE |
| (5) Previous Color Code: | |
| (6) Source: | Alaska Volcano Observatory |
| (7) Notice Number: | 2008/A26 |
| (8) Volcano Location: | N 52 deg 49 min W 169 deg 56 min |
| (9) Area: | Aleutians Alaska |
| (10) Summit Elevation: | 5676 ft (1730 m) |
| (11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | Thermal signatures as recorded from satellite indicate that Cleveland is still actively erupting. The eruption seems to be predominately lava flows down its flanks. Based on Cleveland currently being in eruption, the Aviation Color Code for Cleveland is increased from Yellow to Orange. The Alert Level remains at Watch. No ash plumes have been observed in satellite images since July 29. |
| (12) Volcanic cloud height: | Unknown |
| (13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Unknown |
| (14) Remarks: | Please see http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Cleveland.php for more information. |
| (15) Contacts: | Chris Waythomas, Acting Scientist-in-Charge, USGS chris@usgs.gov, (907)786-7497 Jon Dehn, Acting Coordinating Scientist, UAFGI dehn@gi.alaska.edu (907) 474-6499 |
| (16) Next Notice: | A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or alert levels are modified. While a VONA is in effect, regularly scheduled updates are posted at http://www.avo.alaska.edu |
