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2015 Volcanic activity in Alaska—Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory

Scientific Investigations Report 2017-5104
Prepared in collaboration with University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys
By: , , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20175104

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Abstract

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) responded to eruptions, volcanic unrest or suspected unrest, and seismic events at 14 volcanic centers in Alaska during 2015. The most notable volcanic activity consisted of continuing intermittent ash eruptions from Cleveland and Shishaldin volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands. Two eruptive episodes, at Veniaminof and Pavlof, on the Alaska Peninsula ended in 2015. During 2015, AVO re-established the seismograph network at Aniakchak, installed six new broadband seismometers throughout the Aleutian Islands, and added a Multiple component Gas Analyzer System (MultiGAS) station on Augustine.

Suggested Citation

Dixon, J.P., Cameron, C.E., Iezzi, A.M., and Wallace, Kristi, 2017, 2015 Volcanic activity in Alaska—Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2017-5104, 61 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20175104.

ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Volcanic Activity in Alaska, Northeast to Southwest Along Aleutian Arc
  • Acknowledgments
  • References Cited
  • Glossary of Selected Terms and Acronyms
  • Appendix 1. Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes Used by United States Volcano Observatories
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title 2015 Volcanic activity in Alaska—Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory
Series title Scientific Investigations Report
Series number 2017-5104
DOI 10.3133/sir20175104
Year Published 2017
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Volcano Science Center
Description vi, 61 p.
Country United States
State Alaska
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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