Alaska's Trident Volcano has increased seismic activity

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The Alaska Volcano Observatory has elevated the alert level for Trident Volcano to YELLOW/ADVISORY due to increased seismic activity, indicating potential magma movement beneath the surface. Trident, a stratovolcano located in Katmai National Park, is one of 14 active volcanoes in the area. Additionally, the Great Sitkin volcano is currently experiencing a slow continuous eruption, with its alert level set to ORANGE/WATCH due to ongoing lava activity and weak seismicity. Safety measures are being emphasized for the surrounding communities.
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Andrew Wulfeck (FOX Weather) - Alaska officials raise alert level for volcano after increase in earthquake activity
Wed, February 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level Wednesday for a multi-domed volcano on the state’s peninsula and warned that the ground’s unrest may be associated with the movement of magma or fluids deep under the surface.

Trident, a stratovolcano, is located deep in the Katmai National Park about 275 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, and is one of at least 14 other active volcanoes in the park.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/alaska-officials-raise-alert-level-234711944.html

AVO Trident YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismicity beneath Trident Volcano has increased; Aviation Color Code and Volcano Alert Level raised to YELLOW/ADVISORY
https://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Trident.php
https://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image.php?id=194122Meanwhile, the Great Sitkin volcano has a slow continuous eruption.
AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava continues. Weak seismicity continues.
https://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/GreatSitkin.php
 
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Oh my, let's hope everyone around that area remains safe.
 
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