September 26 , 2023

Alaska , Shishaldin :

AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Monday, September 25, 2023, 5:25 AM AKDT
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2023/A1428
Location: N 54 deg 45 min W 163 deg 58 min
Elevation: 9373 ft (2857 m)
Area: Aleutians

Volcanic Activity Summary:
The level of activity at Shishaldin remains high, with increasing seismicity and evidence for lava eruption and volcanic flows.

Elevated surface temperatures consistent with lava fountaining over the crater rim have been observed during clear conditions overnight. Low-level ash emissions less than 15,000 ft. (4.5 km) above sea level were observed starting at 6 pm AKDT yesterday (02:00 UTC September 25), but these dissipated quickly. Beginning at 12 am AKDT today (08:00 UTC), a series of seismic signals consistent with volcanic flows were recorded on the north side of the volcano. Meteorologic clouds up to 20,000 ft. (6 km) above sea level have obscured view of the volcano since this time, and no ash emissions above this level have been observed.

The current period of heightened seismicity at Shishaldin, which started yesterday morning, has lasted longer than previous events during the 2023 eruption. It remains possible that higher ash emissions will occur along with this increased activity.

AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Current Volcano Alert Level: WARNING
Previous Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: RED
Previous Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Monday, September 25, 2023, 6:02 AM AKDT

Volcanic Activity Summary:
An ash cloud from Shishaldin Volcano growing above 20,000 ft (6 km) above sea level was observed in satellite data at 05:42 am AKDT (13:42 UTC) along with volcanic lightning detections. This follows an increase in observed eruptive activity over the past 2 days. In response, the Aviation Color Code is being raised to RED and the Volcano Alert Level is being raised to WARNING. The National Weather Service has issued a SIGMET for this ash cloud, and a Special Weather Statement has been issued for possible trace ash on False Pass

Issued: Monday, September 25, 2023, 7:09 AM AKDT

Volcanic Activity Summary:
An ash cloud from Shishaldin Volcano initially reached 45,000 ft (14 km) above sea level starting at 05:42 am AKDT (13:42 UTC). Ash emissions continue but the height is decreasing. Seismic activity dropped sharply along with the start of ash emissions and now is at low levels. The Aviation Color Code remains at RED and the Volcano Alert Level at WARNING. The National Weather Service has issued a SIGMET for this ash cloud, an Ash Advisory has been issued for False Pass, and a Special Weather Statement has been issued for possible trace ash on Cold Bay, King Cove, and Sand Point.

Based on previous eruption cycles, significant ash emissions are likely to continue for several hours. Pyroclastic and mudflows are likely on the immediate flanks of the volcano.

Shishaldin Volcano is monitored by local seismic and infrasound sensors, web cameras, and a telemetered geodetic network. In addition to the local monitoring network, AVO uses nearby geophysical networks, regional infrasound and lighting data, and satellite images to detect eruptions.

AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Monday, September 25, 2023, 12:49 PM AKDT

Volcanic Activity Summary:
CORRECTION: The ash cloud from this morning’s eruption detached from the volcano around 07:00 AKDT (15:00 UTC) and is drifting east-southeast at an altitude of 38,000 ft above sea level.

Activity at Shishaldin Volcano has declined significantly. Seismicity decreased rapidly around 06:00 AKDT (14:00 UTC) and no significant ash emissions from the volcano are being observed in satellite data at this time. In response, AVO is lowering the Aviation Color Code to ORANGE and the Alert Level to WATCH.

The ash cloud from this morning’s eruption detached from the volcano around 07:00 AKDT (15:00 UTC) and is drifting east-southeast at an altitude of 38,000 ft above sea level. Ash emissions continued at a lower altitude of about 20,000–25,000 ft above sea level until about 08:20 AKDT (16:20 UTC). Small explosions are currently being detected in infrasound data and likely represent low-level eruptive activity near the vent area.

Trace to minor amounts of ashfall were reported by the communities of False Pass, King Cove, Cold Bay and Sand Point. Ashfall occurred during rainfall in all four communities. No ashfall is expected from the current small explosions that are being detected in infrasound.

Source : AVO

Photos :  Matt Brekke,  Tan, Darren / AVO/University of Alaska Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute , Nick Enloe.

Peru , Ubinas :

Analysis period: September 18 to 24, 2023. Arequipa, September 25, 2023.
Alert level: ORANGE

The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reports that the eruptive processes of the Ubinas volcano (Moquegua region) maintain low to moderate levels. During this period, emissions of gas and steam were recorded which reached up to 600 m above the summit of the volcano, with seismic activity linked to magmatic fluids. Consequently, the Orange volcanic alert level is maintained.

During the analysis period, the occurrence of 187 volcano-tectonic (VT) type earthquakes was detected, associated with rock rupture processes that occur inside the volcano. In addition, 45 long-period (LP) seismic signals were recorded, associated with the movements of volcanic fluids (gas and magma), with a maximum energy of 0.06 Megajoules. During this period, no volcanic explosion was recorded.

Surveillance cameras made it possible to identify emissions of gas and water vapor which reached heights of 600 m above the summit of the volcano, which were dispersed mainly towards the East, South-East, West sectors. and southwest of the Ubinas volcano. On the other hand, monitoring of the deformation of the volcanic structure shows variations of less than 5 mm of displacement (slight tendency towards inflation). Satellite monitoring has not shown thermal anomalies in the Ubinas crater.

RECOMMENDATIONS
• Keep the volcanic alert level at ORANGE level.

Source : Cenvul.

Photo :  Bruno Ortiz Fernandez.

Italy , Stromboli :

PRESS RELEASE ON STROMBOLI’S ACTIVITY. September 25, 2023 10:33 (08:33 UTC)

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Osservatorio Etneo, reports a high intensity explosion.
Further updates will be communicated shortly.

Source : INGV.

Photo : Wolfgang Künker

Chile , Villarica :

The seismicity of recent days is characterized by an increase in signal amplitude which is consistent with a system entering a phase of higher energy and instability. These increases in seismic energy are observed as volcanic tremor (TR) events as well as increased acoustic signals, which also suggests a concentration of volcanic activity at the surface.

Over the past few days, changes have been observed in seismic parameters, as evidenced by a progressive increase in continuous seismic energy, linked to the recording of bands of volcanic tremors, a situation never observed since the beginning of the anomalous activity that began in October 2022. Prior to this increase in activity, a temporary increase in seismic energy was observed, highlighting that occurring in March 2023, associated with low-altitude surface activity. On the other hand, current volcanic activity is evidenced by a significant acceleration of seismic energy and its unstable behavior. At the same time, an increase in acoustic energies was observed, linked to internal changes and an increase in surface activity. Today, even if the levels remain at values considered high, we observe a trend towards stabilization of seismic parameters, with RSAM values close to 2 um/s (level considered moderate to high). In accordance with the above, it is established that the volcanic system still presents oscillatory and unstable behavior and the potential to generate explosive events such as those observed in recent days and even of greater energy.

For all this, the volcanic alert level is raised to ORANGE level

Source : Sernageomin

Photo : martinifotografia

Colombia, Cerro Machin :

Weekly activity bulletin from the Cerro Machín volcano

From the monitoring of the activity of the CERRO MACHÍN VOLCANO, the MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY through the COLOMBIAN GEOLOGICAL SERVICE (SGC) reports that:

For the week of September 12 to 18, 2023, the recording of seismicity linked to the fracturing of rocks inside the volcanic building continued. This seismic activity slightly decreased in number of earthquakes recorded and seismic energy released, compared to the previous week.

The earthquakes were of low energy (magnitude less than 1) and were located in the southwest to south sectors, at an approximate distance of between 1 and 2 km from the main dome and at depths of between 2 and 4 km. relative to the top of the main dome of the volcano.
The other parameters measured and used for the diagnosis of volcanic activity did not present significant changes during the period evaluated.

The alert status for volcanic activity remains at: YELLOW ALERT: ACTIVE VOLCANO WITH CHANGES IN THE BEHAVIOR OF THE BASE LEVEL OF MONITORED PARAMETERS.

Source et photo : SGC