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Takawangha Volcano Back To 'Normal' After Earthquake Swarm

AVO / U.S. Geological Survey

Scientists have returned Takawangha Volcano’s alert level to “normal,” saying nearby seismic activity has steadily dissipated over the last two weeks.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) detected an "energetic" swarm of earthquakes near the volcano late last month.

Sixty miles west of Adak, Takawangha has no known eruptions in the historical record. But the activity prompted the AVO to raise its alert level to “advisory,” indicating elevated unrest.

Since then, the earthquake swarm has declined, and scientists say the volcano is back to its normal, non-eruptive state.

Meanwhile, the AVO has issued an ongoing “watch” alert for two other Aleutian volcanoes: Bogoslof and Cleveland. Both are showing heightened signs of unrest and increased potential for eruption.

Laura Kraegel reported for KUCB from 2016 until 2020. She was KUCB's news director starting in 2019. We are proud to have her back in the spring of 2023 filling in as an interim reporter for KUCB.