Atka volcano (Aleutian Islands): alert level raised to Yellow followed minor explosion yesterday

Weak ash emissions from Atka volcano last night detected in the Korovin webcam (image: AVO)

The alert status for the volcano was raised to „yellow“, as a minor, short-lived explosion took place from the volcanic system last night.

The eruption was detected at 19:38 local time by infrasound and seismic recordings, as well as by the Korovin webcam showing a dark plumefollowed by a short-lasting volcanic tremor. No ash emissions have been observed in satellite images.

Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 28 March 2024