Mount Cleveland

 

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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Mount Cleveland Images