Jan 30 2009
No Doubt, Mount Redoubt Could Blow!
Scientists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory has warned that an eruption of Mount Redoubt in the south-central area of Alaska is imminent! Residents in the area are advised to prepare themselves with dust masks and goggles to protect their eyes and respiratory system from a shower of ash and dust.
There are threat levels that are placed on volcanoes, green, yellow, orange and red, to determine the eruption probability. 10,197 foot Mount Redoubt was moved from green to yellow back in November of 2008 when geologists noticed changed emissions and some melting near the summit. Sunday, January 25, 2009 the threat level was moved to orange when noticeable earthquake activity was noted below the volcano itself.
Alaskan volcanoes are much different than what you would normally expect, as most of them shoot ash approximately 40,000 feet high, but most do not produce a lava flow. The ash that comes from volcanoes is very abrasive, not the kind of ash that you would find at the bottom of a fire pit, inhaling it can cause serious respiratory conditions. The same type of preparations used during a snowstorm should be taken for Alaskan’s at this time! Stock up on food, flashlights, batteries and limit driving. You never know when she might blow!
Be Safe!
~Wind
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Yikes, I wouldn’t want to live in the area.
I suppose like those that live in huricane and or earthquake areas, they get used to it, and adjust.
Interesting.
Sandy
I live in Florida, and I think you’re right Sandy, you just learn to adjust!
~Wind