AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH – Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Weak seismicity observed …

Aug 2, 2024 19:34 – No significant change occurred this week at Great Sitkin, where the ongoing eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Satellite views of the volcano showed growth of the active lava flow to the east and south of the vent, overtopping older lavas erupted from 2021–2024. Weakly elevated surface temperatures and steaming were also observed from the active lava flow surface when the weather was clear. Seismic activity was low and unchanged from previous weeks, with occasional small volcanic earthquakes. Small rockfall signals were also detected, likely from blocks …