Volcano Update from Archive
Seismic activity at Redoubt has increased since about 13:00 AKDT and is continuing. An AVO observation flight reported that a steam and ash plume rose as high as 15,000 ft above sea level and produced minor ash fall on the upper south flank of Redoubt. Last reports are that the plume is now mainly steam.
Based on thsi change in activity AVO is increasing the level of concern and alert level to ORANGE/WATCH.
It does not appear at this time that a significant eruption is likely in the short term, but conditions may evolve rapidly.
AVO is monitoring the situation closely and the AVO operations center in Anchorage is now resuming 24 hour per day staffing.Minor ash fall on the south flank of the volcano from activity at around 13:00. The plume is now mainly steam.Plume height is varying based on the web camera but was reported as high as 15,000 ft above seal level.Minor ash fall on the south flank of the volcano from activity at around 13:00. The plume is now mainly steam.Plume height is varying based on the web camera but was reported as high as 15,000 ft above seal level.
Based on thsi change in activity AVO is increasing the level of concern and alert level to ORANGE/WATCH.
It does not appear at this time that a significant eruption is likely in the short term, but conditions may evolve rapidly.
AVO is monitoring the situation closely and the AVO operations center in Anchorage is now resuming 24 hour per day staffing.Minor ash fall on the south flank of the volcano from activity at around 13:00. The plume is now mainly steam.Plume height is varying based on the web camera but was reported as high as 15,000 ft above seal level.Minor ash fall on the south flank of the volcano from activity at around 13:00. The plume is now mainly steam.Plume height is varying based on the web camera but was reported as high as 15,000 ft above seal level.
