Cleveland volcano (Alaska) activity update: growing lava dome, occasional strong explosions ejecting ash to 10 km altitude
Wed, 20 Jun 2012, 10:05 | BY: T
A pilot report, a web camera image, and infrasound data all indicated that an ash-producing explosion occurred around 1405 on 19 June. The pilot report suggested that the cloud altitude was 10 km (35,000 ft) a.s.l. and the infrasound data indicated that the eruption duration was short. The Volcano Alert Level was raised to Watch and the Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.
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Wed, 20 Jun 2012, 06:00
Cleveland volcano (Chuginadak Island, USA) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 20 June-26 June 2012 (Continuing Activity)
AVO reported that a small amount of ash from an explosion at Cleveland on 19 June was visible in satellite imagery drifting ESE. During 20-24 June thermal anomalies were detected in satellite imagery. On 21 June a small steam-and-gas plume was visible in web camera images. ... Read all
Wed, 13 Jun 2012, 10:05
Cleveland volcano (Alaska) activity update: steaming, possible weak ash emissions, thermal anomaly
AVO reported that during 5-6 June elevated surface temperatures at Cleveland's summit were detected in satellite imagery. Read all
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