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Mount Cleveland is one of the most active, nearly symmetrical stratovolcanos in the central part of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. It is also known as Cleveland Volcano and rises 1,730 metres high. Mount Cleveland’s native name is Chuginadak, referring to the Aleut fire goddess.
Location: | Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
Coordinates: | 52.821938, -169.946840 |
Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Mount Cleveland’s Location
Mount Cleveland’s Latest Status
2024: Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Mount Cleveland’s Eruptive History
1828,1893 | First observed eruptions |
1944 | VE3 eruption |
1985-87 | A series of eruptions occurred with the largest at VE3. Numerous lava flows also recorded, reaching the base of the volcano. |
1994 | May-June – Two single burst eruptions. Steam and ash plumes were observed reaching 10,000m. |
2001 | Series of explosive eruptions (VE3) reaching 10,000m. |
2005-2011 | Ongoing, explosive eruptions to VE3. |
2016 | January – Elevated surface temperatures at the summit. Minor ash eruptions |
2018 | Ongoing small steam and ash eruptions. Thermal anomolies. |
2019 | Dome growth. Some small small ash plumes observed. Frequent heat signatures recorded. |
2020 | Short-lived explosion occurred in June |
2022 | Elevated thermal anomalies and higher SO2 emissions recorded. Alert Level increased to Yellow. |
2023 | Recent unrest has declined and the Alert Level downgraded to “UNASSIGNED/UNASSIGNED” |
Mount Cleveland Monitoring
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