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Alaid volcano (Kurile Islands, Russia): eruption has probably ended

Mon, 6 Jun 2016, 15:06 | BY: T
Heat signal from Alaid volcano (MIROVA)
Heat signal from Alaid volcano (MIROVA)
Activity of the volcano seems to have decreased significantly, and the most recent eruption has probably ended by now.
The satellite-based measured heat signal emitted by the volcano has almost disappeared during the past weeks. No other observations are currently available.

Previous news

Wed, 1 Jun 2016, 06:00

Alaid volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 1 June-7 June 2016 (Continuing Activity)

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Alaid continued during 27 May-3 June. Satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 29 May. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). ... Read all
Wed, 25 May 2016, 06:00

Alaid volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 May-31 May 2016 (Continuing Activity)

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Alaid continued during 20-27 May. Satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano during 20-21 May. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). ... Read all
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Alaid volcano
stratovolcano 2339 m / 7,674 ft
Atlasov Island, Northern Kuriles, 50.86°N / 155.55°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Alaid volcano eruptions:
2016 (Mar-May), 2015-16 (Oct-Jan), 2012, 1997, 1996, 1986, 1982, 1981, 1972, 1933-34, 1894, 1860, 1854, 1790-93
Typical eruption style
explosive
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