Volcano Update from Archive
AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Volcano: Cleveland (CAVW #1101-24-)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Previous Volcano Alert Level: NONE
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Previous Aviation Color Code: NONE
Issued: Monday, August 11, 2008, 1:52 PM AKDT (20080811/2152Z)
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2008/A26
Location: N 52 deg 49 min W 169 deg 56 min
Elevation: 5676 ft (1730 m)
Area: Aleutians Alaska
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.
Remarks: Please see http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Cleveland.php for more information.
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
Next Notice: A new VAN will be issued if conditions change significantly or alert levels are modified. While a VAN is in effect, regularly scheduled updates are posted at http://www.avo.alaska.edu
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is a cooperative program of the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.
Volcano: Cleveland (CAVW #1101-24-)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Previous Volcano Alert Level: NONE
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Previous Aviation Color Code: NONE
Issued: Monday, August 11, 2008, 1:52 PM AKDT (20080811/2152Z)
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2008/A26
Location: N 52 deg 49 min W 169 deg 56 min
Elevation: 5676 ft (1730 m)
Area: Aleutians Alaska
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.
Remarks: Please see http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Cleveland.php for more information.
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
Next Notice: A new VAN will be issued if conditions change significantly or alert levels are modified. While a VAN is in effect, regularly scheduled updates are posted at http://www.avo.alaska.edu
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is a cooperative program of the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.
| (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 |
