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…

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

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

Ash eruption at Shishaldin continues and has intensified as shown in satellite and lightning data, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) reported at 21:33 UTC on January 7, 2020. Satellite data suggest the ash cloud is as high as 8.2 km (27 000 feet) above sea level…

Short-lived explosion at Shishaldin, heightened level of unrest, Alaska

Short-lived explosion at Shishaldin, heightened level of unrest, Alaska

A short-lived explosion occurred at Shishaldin volcano, Alaska, U.S. at 16:10 UTC (07:10 LT) on December 12, 2019. The eruption lasted about 3 minutes and produced an ash cloud up to 6 – 7.6 km (20 000 – 25 000 feet) above sea level, moving W-NW at 83 km/h (52 mph)….