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Mount Redoubt Ready to go
Again as New Dome Builds
Updated 8:06 a.m. Friday, April 17
TALKEETNA – The eruption of the Redoubt continues, and scientists who are watching the
mountain closely say things may be warming up again. Winds at this time are taking trace
amounts of ash mostly west of the volcano, according to puff animation projections of
potential ashfall (see link below).
The process may go on for months, and small tremors continue, according to geologists at the
Alaska Volcano Observatory. Below is their latest report:
"The 2009 eruption of Redoubt continues. A vigorous low level steam plume, possibly
containing minor ash was observed throughout the day. Low-level seismicity is still being
detected thermal satellite data show a lava dome growing in the summit area. The new
webcam at the hut showed incandescence earlier this evening at the lava dome.
"The volcano remains at aviation color code ORANGE and alert level WATCH. The potential
for renewed explosive activity is high and may resume with little warning, likely generating an
ash plume and a lahar."
Go to http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php for more information on current conditions and
the official projection of wind patterns that may carry ash fall.
Go to http://puff.images.alaska.edu/watch_Redoubt.shtml for an ash fall animation projection.
Also check ktna.org for local news updates.
The region remains on alert as the volcano continues to rumble after five blasts early Monday,
March 22, and sporadic eruptions since then.
Mount Redoubt is roughly 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, which dodged the bullet on ash
fall March 22 but saw light ash last later along with areas as far north as Wasilla. Light ash fall
was documented in Trapper Creek and for a short time in Talkeetna early March 22. The
Talkeetna State Airport reported a fine dusting on its property that day. The Skwentna area
had heavier ash fall March 22.
"People in areas of ashfall should seal windows and doors, protect electronics, and cover air
intakes with nylons. Bring pets indoors if possible. Minimize driving. Tune into local media and
the Borough emergency Web site at www.matsugov.us," according to a Borough press
release. "The Borough has been in continual contact with AVO, National Weather Service, and
the State Emergency Coordination Center. The Borough Emergency Information hotline is 761-
3790."
Again as New Dome Builds
Updated 8:06 a.m. Friday, April 17
TALKEETNA – The eruption of the Redoubt continues, and scientists who are watching the
mountain closely say things may be warming up again. Winds at this time are taking trace
amounts of ash mostly west of the volcano, according to puff animation projections of
potential ashfall (see link below).
The process may go on for months, and small tremors continue, according to geologists at the
Alaska Volcano Observatory. Below is their latest report:
"The 2009 eruption of Redoubt continues. A vigorous low level steam plume, possibly
containing minor ash was observed throughout the day. Low-level seismicity is still being
detected thermal satellite data show a lava dome growing in the summit area. The new
webcam at the hut showed incandescence earlier this evening at the lava dome.
"The volcano remains at aviation color code ORANGE and alert level WATCH. The potential
for renewed explosive activity is high and may resume with little warning, likely generating an
ash plume and a lahar."
Go to http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php for more information on current conditions and
the official projection of wind patterns that may carry ash fall.
Go to http://puff.images.alaska.edu/watch_Redoubt.shtml for an ash fall animation projection.
Also check ktna.org for local news updates.
The region remains on alert as the volcano continues to rumble after five blasts early Monday,
March 22, and sporadic eruptions since then.
Mount Redoubt is roughly 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, which dodged the bullet on ash
fall March 22 but saw light ash last later along with areas as far north as Wasilla. Light ash fall
was documented in Trapper Creek and for a short time in Talkeetna early March 22. The
Talkeetna State Airport reported a fine dusting on its property that day. The Skwentna area
had heavier ash fall March 22.
"People in areas of ashfall should seal windows and doors, protect electronics, and cover air
intakes with nylons. Bring pets indoors if possible. Minimize driving. Tune into local media and
the Borough emergency Web site at www.matsugov.us," according to a Borough press
release. "The Borough has been in continual contact with AVO, National Weather Service, and
the State Emergency Coordination Center. The Borough Emergency Information hotline is 761-
3790."
Go to http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php for official
information on current ash fall conditions.
Go to http://puff.images.alaska.edu/watch_Redoubt.shtml for
an ash fall animation.
information on current ash fall conditions.
Go to http://puff.images.alaska.edu/watch_Redoubt.shtml for
an ash fall animation.
Redoubt, as captured March 26 by TransNorthern Aviation pilot,
Stephen Moretti during a FedEx freight run from Kodiak. He was at
FL220 (22,000 feet) and this was the eruption to 65,000 feet.
PHOTO COURTESY TRANSNORTHERN AVIATION
Stephen Moretti during a FedEx freight run from Kodiak. He was at
FL220 (22,000 feet) and this was the eruption to 65,000 feet.
PHOTO COURTESY TRANSNORTHERN AVIATION
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| The Redoubt Volcano as seen near sunset on Saturday, April 4, 2009. |