2002 Volcanic Activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of Events and Response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) tracks activity at the more than 40 historically active volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc. As of December 31, 2002, 24 of these volcanoes are monitored with short-period seismometer networks. AVO's monitoring program also includes daily analysis of satellite imagery supported by occasional over flights and compilation of pilot reports, observations of local residents, and observations of mariners. In 2002, AVO responded to eruptive activity or suspect volcanic activity at 6 volcanic centers in Alaska - Wrangell, the Katmai Group, Veniaminof, Shishaldin, Emmons Lake (Hague), and Great Sitkin volcanoes.

In addition to responding to eruptive activity at Alaskan volcanoes, AVO also disseminated information on behalf of the Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) about activity at 5 Russian volcanoes - Sheveluch, Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, Karymsky, and Chikurachki.