Reboubt Volcanic Activity

[mbcougartl]

Hi all...I advise you to look up the warning of possible eruption of Reboubt Volcano in Alaska. It would happen in hours and days. In Anchorage, it will positively affect ashfall over the airport. The volcanic eruption plumes and subsequent drifting ash clouds from any North Pacific volcanoes have caused delays in flight operations nationwide and substantial damage to aircraft and equipment. Volcanic ash also has caused difficulties in Alaskan communities, ranging from property damage to health hazards. This operating plan provides an overview of multiple agency integrated operations in response to the threat of volcanic ash affecting Alaska, and an agency-by-agency description of roles and responsibilities in such events. A cohesive, well coordinated response will result in the flow of timely and consistent information to those at risk.

In January 23, the level of seismic activity increased markedly, and on Sunday AVO raised the Aviation Color Code to ORANGE and the Volcano Alert Level to WATCH.

Please be aware of your future trip to Alaska for gold prospecting. Please also check with Ted Stevens-Archorage International Airport to determine the flight status.

[AZNuggetBob]

Amazing another Mount Saint Helens or just another burp? I heard Yellowstone is cooking more than normal also? AzNuggetBob

[mbcougartl]

Amazing another Mount Saint Helens or just another burp? I heard Yellowstone is cooking more than normal also? AzNuggetBob

Hi AznuggetBob...You are right about Yellowstone activities. It got more cooking than normal. I believe it might be too early to tell. Most volcanologists went there to monitor carefully before it would blow out. Mount Saint Helen now is dormant and continue to steam but no eruption activity since 2004.

[mbcougartl]

Wow! Look at pics of Redoubt volcano with two steam vents. It might start to erupt in days or less than a month.

http://www.avo.alaska.edu/image.php?id=16381

http://www.avo.alaska.edu/image.php?id=16392