Here we go again.....
Pretty pictures....... but, looks like we are in for another set of eruptions.
I'll keep you posted.....
Mount Redoubt at 10:06 p.m. Sunday. (Courtesy Alaska Volcano Observatory) |
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A different view of Redoubt, taken at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday. (Courtesy AVO) |
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by Channel 2 News staff
Sunday, May 3, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Seismic activity at Mount Redoubt has increased over the last 24 hours, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory and a steam and ash plume rising above the volcano increased in size dramatically in the 9 o'clock hour Sunday night.
The AVO reports on its Web site that activity "appears to be gaining intensity. Seismic activity has increased markedly in the last 24 hours, showing stronger volcanic tremor and more frequent rockfall events."
Late Sunday night scientists at AVO said that an explosive eruption is now more likely in the next few days than it has been in the last few weeks.
The alert level remains at orange. Clear views from AVO cameras show a plume rising to 18,000 feet above sea level. AVO also reports minor ash emissions.
Redoubt has not had an explosive eruption since April 4 when the volcano created an ash fall along the Kenai Peninsula. An eruption on March 28 forced the closure of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for about 20 hours.
The first series of explosive events began March 22 when Redoubt ended months of anticipation with six powerful blasts.
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