Alaska's Trident Volcano has increased seismic activity

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The Alaska Volcano Observatory has raised the alert level for Trident Volcano to YELLOW/ADVISORY due to increased seismic activity, indicating potential magma movement beneath the surface. Located in Katmai National Park, approximately 275 miles southwest of Anchorage, Trident is one of 14 active volcanoes in the region. This alert follows a notable rise in seismicity, which may suggest unrest associated with magma or fluid movement. In contrast, the nearby Great Sitkin volcano continues a slow eruption, currently under an ORANGE/WATCH status.

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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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