[Eruption] - The ejection of volcanic materials (lava, pyroclasts, and volcanic gases) onto the Earth's surface, either from a central vent or from a fissure or group of fissures.Neuendorf, K.K.E., Mehl, J.P., Jr., and Jackson, J.A., eds., 2011, Glossary of Geology: Alexandria, Virginia, American Geological Institute, 799 p.
Below is a list of publications related to Volcanic Eruption. Select a publication number to access more detailed information and their respective files available for download.
- RDF 2025-15
- Loewen, M.W., Dietterich, H.R., Lubbers, Jordan, and Van Eaton, A.R., 2025, Tephra samples and analyses from the 2018-2023 eruption of Semisopochnoi Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2025-15, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31645
- IC 86 v. 2
- Dietterich, H.R., Schaefer, J.R., Larsen, J.F., Vallance, J.W., Van Eaton, A.R., and Wallace, K.L., 2025, Makushin Volcano ash hazards: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 86 v. 2, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31684
- IC 98
- Wallace, K.L., Waythomas, C.F., Coombs, M.L., and Nastan, A.M., 2025, Mount Spurr Volcano: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 98, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31518
- RDF 2023-26
- Lubbers, Jordan, Loewen, M.W., Wallace, Kristi, and Coombs, M.L., 2024, Source compositions of large tephra-production eruptions in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-26, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31091
- RDF 2023-25
- Loewen, M.W., Wallace, Kristi, Coombs, M.L., and Mulliken, K.M., 2024, Tephra samples and analyses from Cook Inlet source volcanoes and Anchor Point, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-25, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31090
- RI 2023-1
- Larsen, J.F., Neal, C.A., Schaefer, J.R., and Nye, C.J., 2023, Geologic map of Okmok Volcano: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2023-1, 63 p., 4 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/31015
- RDF 2023-22
- Loewen, M.W., Dietterich, Hannah, and Rosenkrans, H.S., 2023, Davidof volcano samples and analyses: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2023-22, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31084
- IC 59 v. 3
- Cameron, C.E., Janssen, K.A., Orr, T., and Loewen, M.W., 2023, Historically active volcanoes of Alaska reference deck: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 59 v. 3, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31019
- MP 133 v. 6
- Cameron, C.E., Bull, K.F., and Macpherson, A.E., 2023, Recently active volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 133 v. 6, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/31086
- MP 174
- Loewen, M.W., Wallace, K.L., Lubbers, Jordan, Ruth, Dawn, Izbekov, P.E., Larsen, J.F., and Graham, Nathan, 2023, Glass electron microprobe analyses methods, precision and accuracy for tephra studies in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 174, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31045
- IC 93
- Cameron, C.E., and Janssen, K.A., 2023, Mount Edgecumbe: Ongoing volcanic unrest and response actions: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 93, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30904
- RDF 2022-7
- Larsen, J.F., Schaefer, J.R., Cameron, C.E., and Montayne, Simone, 2022, Electron probe microanalytical data of minerals and glass from rock samples from Pavlof Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2022-7, 18 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30854
- DDS 20
- Cameron, C.E., Crass, S.W., and AVO Staff, eds., 2022, Geologic Database of Information on Volcanoes in Alaska (GeoDIVA): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 20, https://doi.org/10.14509/geodiva. https://doi.org/10.14509/30901
- RDF 2022-6
- Larsen, J.F., Schaefer, J.R., and Cameron, C.E., 2022, Electron probe microanalytical data of minerals and glass from rock samples from Okmok volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2022-6, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30853
- MP 133 v. 5
- Cameron, C.E., Schaefer, J.R., and Perreault, J.M., 2022, Historically active volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 133 v. 5, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30851
- PIR 2021-1
- Larsen, J.F., Waythomas, C.F., Mulliken, K.M., Izbekov, Pavel, and Cameron, C.E., 2021, Major-element oxide, trace element, and glass compositional analyses from Holocene to historical eruptions from Pavlof Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2021-1, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30580
- MP 133 v. 4
- Cameron, C.E., Schaefer, J.R., and Ekberg, P.G., 2020, Historically active volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 133 v. 4, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30426
- MP 133 v. 3
- Cameron, C.E., Schaefer, J.R., and Mulliken, K.M., 2018, Historically active volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 133 v. 3, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30142
- IC 74
- Mulliken, K.M., 2018, The Volcanology section at DGGS: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 74, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30118
- IC 67
- Mulliken, K.M., 2018, The Alaska Volcano Observatory: 30 years of protecting Alaskans from the effects of volcanic activity (1988-2018): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 67, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30032
- RI 2017-10
- Schaefer, J.R., Scott, W.E., and Layer, P.W., 2017, Geologic map of Mount Chiginagak volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2017-10, 32 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:25,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29769
- IC 59 v. 2
- Cameron, C.E., Hendricks, K.A., and Nye, C.J., 2017, Historically active volcanoes of Alaska reference deck: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 59 v. 2, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29738
- PR 123
- Nye, C.J., Scott, W.E., Neill, O.K., Waythomas, C.F., Cameron, C.E., and Calvert, A.T., 2017, Geology of Kasatochi volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 123, 127 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:5,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29718
- MP 133 v. 2
- Cameron, C.E., and Schaefer, J.R., 2016, Historically active volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 133 v. 2, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/20181
- RI 2015-2
- Larsen, J.F., Neal, C.A., Schaefer, J.R., Kaufman, A.M., and Lu, Zhong, 2015, The 2008 phreatomagmatic eruption of Okmok Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Chronology, deposits, and landform changes: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2015-2, 53 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29405
- MP 153
- Cameron, C.E., and Nye, C.J., 2014, Preliminary database of Quaternary vents in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 153, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/27357
- P 1810
- Bacon, C.R., Neal, C.A., Miller, T.P., McGimsey, R.G., and Nye, C.J., 2014, Postglacial eruptive history, geochemistry, and recent seismicity of Aniakchak volcano, Alaska Peninsula: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1810, 74 p.
- MP 143
- Schaefer, J.R., and Wallace, K.L., 2012, Ash fall contour map of the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano, Alaska: Digital shapefiles of contours and sample locations: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 143, 1 DVD. https://doi.org/10.14509/23463
- RI 2011-5
- Schaefer, J.R., ed., 2011, The 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano, Alaska, with contributions by Bull, K.F., Cameron, C.E., Coombs, M.L., Diefenbach, A.K., Lopez, Taryn, McNutt, S.R., Neal, C.A., Payne, A.L., Power, J.A., Schneider, D.J., Scott, W.E., Snedigar, S.F., Thompson, Glenn, Wallace, K.L., Waythomas, C.F., Webley, P.W., and Werner, C.A.: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2011-5, 45 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/23123
- P 1769
- Power, J.A., Coombs, M.L., and Freymueller, J.T., eds., 2010, The 2006 eruption of Augustine Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1769, 667 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:20,000.
- SIR 2008-5214
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., Dixon, J.P., Manevich, Alexander, and Rybin, Alexander, 2009, 2006 volcanic Activity in Alaska, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5214, 102 p.
- SIR 2007-5269
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., Dixon, J.P., and Ushakov, Sergey, 2008, 2005 volcanic activity in Alaska, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5269, 94 p.
- SIR 2008-5159
- Coombs, M.L., McGimsey, R.G., and Browne, B.L., 2008, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Gareloi volcano, Gareloi Island, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5159, 27 p., 1 sheet.
- SIR 2007-5094
- Coombs, M.L., McGimsey, R.G., and Browne, B.L., 2007, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for the Tanaga volcanic cluster, Tanaga Island, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5094, 37 p., 1 sheet.
- P 1739-C
- Waythomas, C.F., 2007, Mid-Holocene sector collapse at Mount Spurr volcano, south-central Alaska, in Haeussler, P.J., and Galloway, J.P., eds., Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska, 2006: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1739-C, 15 p.
- SIR 2006-5248
- Waythomas, C.F., Miller, T.P., and Mangan, M.T., 2006, Preliminary volcano hazard assessment for the Emmons Lake volcanic center, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5248, 41 p.
- OF 2005-1308
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., Dixon, Jim, and Melnikov, Dmitry, 2005, 2004 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1308, 71 p.
- OF 2005-1310
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., and Girina, Olga, 2005, 2003 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1310, 62 p.
- OF 2004-1058
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., and Girina, Olga, 2005, 2002 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1058, 55 p.
- RI 2004-3
- Beget, J.E., Larsen, J.F., Neal, C.A., Nye, C.J., and Schaefer, J.R., 2005, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Okmok Volcano, Umnak Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2004-3, 32 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:150,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/7042
- OF 2004-1453
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., and Girina, Olga, 2004, 2001 volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1453, 57 p.
- OF 2004-1034
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., and Chubarova, Olga, 2004, 2000 Volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1034, 34 p.
- IC 44 ed. 2004
- Daley, E.E., 2004, Guide to Alaska geologic and mineral information 2004: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 44 ed. 2004, 92 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/3318
- OF 2004-1033
- McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., and Girina, Olga, 2004, 1999 Volcanic activity in Alaska and Kamchatka: Summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2004-1033, 45 p.
- MP 134
- Stevens, D.S.P., and Craw, P.A., 2004, Geologic hazards on and near the northern coast of the Alaska Peninsula: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 134, 20 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/3311
- MP 132
- Stevens, D.S.P., and Craw, P.A., 2003, Geologic hazards in and near the northern portion of the Bristol Bay basin: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 132, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2943
- RI 2002-4
- Beget, J.E., Nye, C.J., Schaefer, J.R., and Stelling, P.L., 2003, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Shishaldin Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2002-4, 28 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:500,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2872
- OF 2002-72
- Waythomas, C.F., and Miller, T.P., 2002, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Hayes Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2002-72, 27 p.
- OF 2002-397
- Waythomas, C.F., Miller, T.P., and Nye, C.J., 2002, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Kanaga Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2002-397, 27 p.
- DDS 40
- Neal, C.A., and McGimsey, R.G., 2002, Volcanoes of the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands, Alaska: selected photographs: U.S. Geological Survey Digital Data Series 40.
- MP 123
- Schaefer, J.R., and Nye, C.J., 2002, Historically active volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 123, 1 sheet, scale 1:3,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2773
- OF 2001-482
- Waythomas, C.F., and Nye, C.J., 2001, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Mount Spurr Volcano, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2001-482, 40 p.
- DDS 39
- Neal, C.A., McGimsey, R.G., and Diggles, M.F., 2001, Volcanoes of the Wrangell Mountains and Cook Inlet region, Alaska: selected photographs: U.S. Geological Survey Digital Data Series 39.
- RI 2000-4
- Beget, J.E., Nye, C.J., and Bean, K.W., 2000, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for Makushin Volcano, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2000-4, 22 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:100,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/2679
- IC 38 ed. 1998
- Nye, C.J., 1998, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 38 ed. 1998, 1 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:4,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/7043
- RI 97-20
- McConnell, V.S., Beget, J.E., Roach, A.L., Bean, K.W., and Nye, C.J., 1998, Geologic map of the Makushin volcanic field, Unalaska Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 97-20, 2 sheets, scale 1:63,360. https://doi.org/10.14509/2576
- OF 97-443
- U.S. Geological Survey, 1997, What is the Alaska Volcano Observatory?: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-443, 2 p.
- PDF 94-54
- Nye, C.J., 1995, Aleutian Arc Volcanoes: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 94-54, 1 sheet, scale 1:3,028,462. https://doi.org/10.14509/1678
- PDF 95-36
- Combellick, R.A., Reger, R.D., and Nye, C.J., 1995, Geologic hazards in and near proposed state of Alaska oil and gas lease sale 85A (Cook Inlet): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 95-36, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1719
- IC 38
- Nye, C.J., 1995, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 38, 2 sheets, scale 1:4,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/484
- OF 95-61-B
- Doukas, M.P., McGimsey, R.G., and Dorava, J.M., 1995, 10 years of volcanic activity in Alaska: 1983 to 1992: a video: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-61-B, 12 p.
- PDF 93-81
- Combellick, R.A., 1993, Geologic hazards in and near proposed state of Alaska oil and gas lease sale 79 (Cape Yakataga): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 93-81, 11 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1620
- PDF 93-85
- March, G.D., 1993, Holocene volcanoes of the Aleutian Arc, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 93-85, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,000,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/1624
- PR 113D
- Motyka, R.J., and Nye, C.J., 1993, Fumarolic gas chemistry (1982) and thermal spring water chemistry, Crater Peak (1985), Mount Spurr, Alaska, in Solie, D.N., and Tannian, Fran, eds., Short Notes on Alaskan Geology 1993: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 113D, p. 31-40. https://doi.org/10.14509/2308
- B 1996
- Till, A.B., Yount, M.E., and Riehle, J.R., 1993, Redoubt Volcano, southern Alaska; a hazard assessment based on eruptive activity through 1968: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1996, 19 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:125,000.
- PDF 86-60E
- Nye, C.J., 1986, Volcanic hazards constraints, in Updike, R.G., Engineering geology, technical feasibility study, Makushin geothermal power project, Unalaska, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-60E, p. E1-E14, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/1243
- PDF 86-60M
- Davies, J.N., 1986, Seismic hazards constraints, in Updike, R.G., Engineering geology, technical feasibility study, Makushin geothermal power project, Unalaska, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-60M, p. M1-M10. https://doi.org/10.14509/1250
- PDF 85-29
- Combellick, R.A., 1985, Geologic-hazards mitigation in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-29, 103 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1122
- SR 35
- Combellick, R.A., 1985, Geologic-hazards mitigation in Alaska: a review of federal, state, and local policies: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Special Report 35, 71 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2634
- RI 83-11
- Davies, J.N., 1983, Seismic, volcanic, and tsunami mitigation in Alaska: an unmet need: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 83-11, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2350
- B 974-B
- Coats, R.R., 1950, Volcanic activity in the Aleutian Arc: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 974-B, p. 35-49, 1 sheet.
