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Bezymianny Raised to Orange Alert as Scientists Flag Risk of Strong Eruption

Monitoring shows a growing thermal anomaly consistent with preparations for an explosive ash phase.

Overview

  • KVERT reports steadily increasing effusive activity with powerful gas‑steam emissions and hot avalanches on the volcano’s slopes.
  • Satellite observations indicate a large thermal anomaly over Bezymianny, confirming heightened unrest.
  • Experts warn ash explosions could reach 10–15 kilometers in altitude, posing hazards to international and low‑flying aircraft.
  • Anchorage air traffic control has advised crews over the Bering Sea and the North Pacific to stay vigilant for steam or ash and report sightings immediately.
  • No ash cloud is currently detected, though a major July 25, 2024 eruption sent ash to about 12 kilometers and produced ashfall in Atlasovo and Lazo.