Friday's Volcano Update:
Current Level of Concern Color Code: YELLOW
Several small steam explosions occurred this week and sulfur smell was reported by residents in a couple of villages and towns east of the volcano. AVO scientists aboard an overflight on Monday reported profuse steaming from numerous fumaroles on the summit, emanating mainly from behind the 1986 dome. Additionally, several energetic fumaroles are located about 200 m (650 ft) down the southeast flank. A gas and steam plume extended 75 km (45 mi) to the southeast. Web camera and satellite images of the volcano have been obscured by clouds for the past few days. There is no indication that a large eruption of Augustine is imminent. AVO has fieldwork planned on the island during the first good-weather window to deploy additional equipment, and to make detailed observations of any recent morphological changes.
Small explosions are likely to continue to occur. These explosions occur with no warning and could affect low-flying aircraft in the vicinity of the volcano. Augustine remains in color code Yellow and AVO continues to monitor the situation closely.
Current Level of Concern Color Code: YELLOW
Several small steam explosions occurred this week and sulfur smell was reported by residents in a couple of villages and towns east of the volcano. AVO scientists aboard an overflight on Monday reported profuse steaming from numerous fumaroles on the summit, emanating mainly from behind the 1986 dome. Additionally, several energetic fumaroles are located about 200 m (650 ft) down the southeast flank. A gas and steam plume extended 75 km (45 mi) to the southeast. Web camera and satellite images of the volcano have been obscured by clouds for the past few days. There is no indication that a large eruption of Augustine is imminent. AVO has fieldwork planned on the island during the first good-weather window to deploy additional equipment, and to make detailed observations of any recent morphological changes.
Small explosions are likely to continue to occur. These explosions occur with no warning and could affect low-flying aircraft in the vicinity of the volcano. Augustine remains in color code Yellow and AVO continues to monitor the situation closely.
