January 14, 2006

Augustine Volcano Erupts In Alaska

By Tim | January 14, 2006 | Tags: General |

Augustine VolcanoAlaska’s Augustine volcano erupted yesterday spewing ash to over 30,000 ft.

photo credit: Game McGimsey/AVO/USGS

Ash clouds, mudflows, and pyroclastic flows are being produced with each explosion from Augustine. The USGS expects explosions from the volcano to continue for at least several days and perhaps 2 to 3 weeks.

Related Stories:

Anchorage Daily News: Airlines cancel flights here; Guard moves aircraft north

Resources:

Alaska Volcano Observatory’s Augustine page

Google Maps: Augustine Volcano

 

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