Augustine Volcano Erupts Again

[BlueMoose]

The level of seismicity remains high at present and ash emission is continuing. An explosive event occured at 11:17 AKST (20:17 UTC)that lasted approximately 5.5 minutes. The reported height of this cloud varied, from greater than 50,000 ft above sea level on the basis of pilot reports, to 25,000 ft from the National Weather Service radar. An AVO observation flight is in the air and at 12:20 AST (21:20 UTC) reported that the cloud is moving SW.

Please see the following link for more information about ash cloud heights and trajectories:

http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/augustine.php

[BlueMoose]

After the explosion at 11:17 AKST (20:17 UTC)activity diminished but in the last hour has returned to levels similar to those recorded in the early morning. Near continuous emission of ash to levels less than 15,000 ft above sea level is likely occurring.

[COEXERJ145]

Had George Bush signed the Kyoto Protocol, this wouldn't be happening. /sarcasm

[BlueMoose]

I doubt that president Bush had any thing to do with this one.

[Wolfstar]

For those of us who don't know, can you tell us where this volcano is?

[Brilliant]

I think it's on Kodiak Island, Alaska.

[silverkor]

This volcano is in Alaska about 180 south of Anchorage.

[steveo]

For those of us who don't know, can you tell us where this volcano is?

My mom knows... if I see her I'llasker

[silverkor]

180=miles

[Brilliant]

Here's the webcam

http://www.avo.alaska.edu/webcam/augustine.php

[ml/nj]

ML/NJ

[BlueMoose]

Type: Central domeA steep-sided mass of viscous (doughy) lava extruded from a volcanic vent (often circular in plane view) and spiny, rounded, or flat on top. Its surface is often rough and blocky as a result of fragmentation of the cooler, outer crust during growth of the dome. cluster Most Recent Activity: January 11, 2006 Seismically Monitored: Yes Current Color Code: RED

Plume(s) likely to rise above 7,620 meters (25,000 feet) above sea level. Strong seismic signal recorded on all local and commonly on more distant stations

Webicorder: Augustine Webicorder

Distance: 171 mi (275 km) from Anchorage

Elevation: 4134 ft (1260 m)

Latitude: 59.3633° N

Longitude: 153.4333° W

Quadrangle: Iliamna

CAVW Number:Catalog of Active Volcanoes of the World number. 1103-01- Synonyms: Chernabura Augustine Volcano St. Augustine volcano St. Augustine, Mt. Chinabora, Mt. Pilon D'Azucar Pan de Azucar Pilon de Azucar St. Augustin, Mt. San Augustine, Mt.

[BlueMoose]

Here is the web site

http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Augustine.php

[Wolfstar]

Distance: 171 mi (275 km) from Anchorage

Thanks, that's all I needed.

[Cobra64]

I doubt that president Bush had any thing to do with this one.

Was The Bent One in AK?

Sorry, I coudn't resist the sarcasm. LOL

[Doe Eyes]

Had George Bush signed the Kyoto Protocol, this wouldn't be happening.

You really beleive that?

[BlueMoose]

Was The Bent One in AK?

I'm slow , Don't understand.

[BlueMoose]

I have alway thought of Bill as the bent one. I guess there is something I'm messing.

[COEXERJ145]

It is sarcasm.

[ken5050]

Just celebrating the conservative's win in Canada..