REDOUBT

[williamlayton]

What are you Alaskians speculating about the possible eruption of this vocano?
Blessings

[Dand]

Are you checking the Anchorage Newspapers?  On the TV news they have been interviewing the head of Red Cross  and other emergency services for advice.  Folks are stocking up on those filter masks and getting spare air filters for their cars.  Planning things to cover their computers and other stuff that might be damaged by abrasive ash.  They are advising folks to have a few days food on hand so they don't have to drive around.  Those who need meds are encouraged to have a supply and that sort of stuff.  Seems like every 15-20 years some volcano dumps ash on Anchorage so its not totally new.  Grass usually gets real green the next season.

here's one link: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php

From Anchorage Daily News 1-30-09:

Redoubt's seismic activity slows.
Seismic intensity from Redoubt volcano has abated again this evening after an afternoon flurry. Activity remains well above normal levels, as scientists keep a close eye on the mountain's surges of activity. 5:40 PM

[williamlayton]

Just read about in the news.
We don't get much seismic activity on the gulf coast. I guess it is old hat too you guys.
Blessings

[Sourdough]

I lived in Anchorage when Redoubt blew the last time.  No big deal then.  I was driving a school bus.  Laidlaw gave me mask to pass out if the kids wanted them.  Most refused to wear them.  Redoubt did not cover Anchorage with ash like Mt. Spur did in 92.

[Dand]

Here's the latest from the Anchorage Daily News.

Its rocking and rolling lately.  Hope it gets over soon. Want my mail.

http://www.adn.com/volcano/story/733152.html

Redoubt ash goes north
Anchorage escapes, but air traffic suffers
By GEORGE BRYSON
gbryson@adn.com
Published: March 23rd, 2009 09:19 PM
Last Modified: March 23rd, 2009 10:19 PM
Mount Redoubt roared to life Sunday and Monday, blasting a column of ash and steam almost 12 miles above Cook Inlet.

 
Eruption began Sunday night The first explosive event occurred about 10:38 p.m.
Continued into Monday Explosions continued that morning, culminating with a 4:31 a.m. eruption that sent an ash cloud 60,000 feet high. Another eruption was reported at 7:41 p.m.
Ash moved north The ash cloud headed north into the Susitna Valley, avoiding the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage and Wasilla. By afternoon, no additional ash clouds were being reported and the ash advisory for Su Valley was lifted.
Ash hits ground Up to a quarter-inch was reported in Skwentna and a dusting occurred in Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Denali National Park.
Anchorage No ash fall, but flights in and out of Anchorage were disrupted.
Redoubt information
Volcano facts
Location: West of Cook Inlet, 103 miles southwest of Anchorage
Type: Stratovolcano
Height: 10,197 feet
Last erupted: 1989-90
Graphics and maps

The eruptions -- which started Sunday night, persisted through the early hours Monday, then struck again Monday evening -- canceled commercial airline flights and spurred Alaskans north of Anchorage to protect their cars and homes.

[Sourdough]

Alaska Airlines has canceled all flights into and out of Fairbanks.  Oh Well, let the ash fall where it may.  It'll help melt the snow faster.