High-level eruption at Shishaldin volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Alaska

High-level eruption at Shishaldin volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Alaska

An ash cloud from Alaska’s Shishaldin Volcano soared above 6 km (20 000 feet) above sea level at 13:24 UTC and up to 13.7 km (45 000 feet) by 14:18 UTC on September 25, 2023. The eruption, monitored through an array of sensors and satellite data, led authorities to elevate the Aviation Color Code to Red and the Volcano Alert Level to Warning.

Eruption at Shishaldin intensifies, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Alaska

Eruption at Shishaldin intensifies, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Alaska

The eruption of Shishaldin Volcano has intensified, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) announced at 05:52 UTC on July 16, 2023, and raised the Aviation Color Code to Orange. At 07:57 UTC, the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red and the Volcano Alert Level to WARNING.

Eruption at Shishaldin volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Alaska

Eruption at Shishaldin volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Alaska

Starting at about 09:30 UTC (00:30 AKST) on January 19, 2020, the eruption at Shishaldin volcano in Alaska intensified, and about 13:30 UTC began generating a more ash-rich volcanic plume. The Aviation Color Code was raised to RED and the volcano Alert Level to…