GREAT SITKIN

Aleutian Volcano Sees First Major Eruption Since 1974

Hope McKenney

Scientists have downgraded the alert level at Great Sitkin Volcano near the Aleutian Island of Adak following an eruption Tuesday night. The event took…

Regional

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Hits Great Sitkin, 26 Miles East Of Adak

Hope McKenney

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred at Great Sitkin Volcano on Friday.Since then, seismic activity has returned to lower levels, and no eruptive activity…

Science & Environment

Great Sitkin Volcano Grows Restless Near Adak

Laura Kraegel

After more than 40 years of quiet, the Great Sitkin Volcano has grown restless.The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) raised its alert level last week after…