February 5, 2009

• Redoubt Volcano Update

  Rumbling increased again this morning.  After hearing the latest alert on the radio, I went to AVO, where I read this:

  Unrest at Redoubt Volcano continues. Seismic activity remains elevated well above background levels. Starting at 11:18 AKST (20:18 UTC), a burst of more intense seismic tremor occurred. This episode lasted for about 4 minutes and was the most most energetic since January 30. Radar and pilot observations confirm our analysis that no eruption occurred. Web camera and satellite images from this morning have been obscured by clouds.

  Here’s one of the latest views of the active area:

  

  Oblique aerial photograph taken during an overflight on February 2, 2009. View is looking down the north flank at the 1990 dome fumarole. Notice ice falls surrounding this area. The plateau above the 1990 dome appears to be collapsing and moving down slope.
  Photo credit:  Kristi Wallace/AVO/USGS

  Anyone who wonders where I am in relation to the volcano, or why this information has significance for me, must have missed my Volcanopalooza entry on Tuesday.

  I am out of here for the rest of the day, now.  Doug has an online D&D session this afternoon.  Seeya later.
  

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