Martin Volcano - John Seach

john

Alaska

58.17 N, 155.35 W
summit elevation 1860 m
stratovolcano

Martin volcano is situated at the SW of Katmai volcano.
An earthquake swarm began under Martin volcano on 8th January 2006.

Martin volcano is located in Katmai National Park.

Year

Activity

1913-19

Strong 'smoke' clouds

1922

Persistent and conspicuous steam plume

1927

Steaming

1929

Steaming

1951

Ashfall at Kukak Bay on July 22 possibly from Martin

1953

Possible eruption, simultaneously with Trident volcano

1965

Steady fuming. Ash close to volcano, but eruptions not directly observed.

1978

Conspicuous steaming

1995

Steam plumes rising 2000-3000 ft over vicinity of Martin volcano

1997

Unusually vigorous steaming

2002

Large steam plume to 10,000 ft on 11 December

2004

Vigorous and nearly continuous steaming at summit crater

2006

Earthquake swarm. Alert level raised from green to yellow


Martin Volcano Eruptions

1953?, 1951?