Mt. Redoubt Erupts

At about 10:30 pm last night, Mt Redoubt began to erupt. So far there have only been about 6 minor eruptions spewing mainly ash. With the winds they way they are, we haven't seen any ash up here and the skies have been mostly clear and sunny. Further south, however, is where the ash has been heading. As of 4:35 Alaska DST the Alaska Volcano Observatory has stated that "The eruption of Redoubt volcano continues and the color code and volcano alert level remains at RED/WARNING. Seismic activity remains elevated, but has declined slightly over the past several hours. The activity consists mostly of volcanic tremor with some discrete events.

A sixth explosive eruption occurred at 7:41PM AKDT. Clear web camera views show that the ash emission has ended. Steaming is visible from the summit.

The National Weather Service has now issued the following report...
834 PM AKDT MON MAR 23 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT TUESDAY.

REDOUBT VOLCANO...ON THE WEST SIDE OF COOK INLET...ERUPTED AGAIN
THIS EVENING AT 0741 PM AKDT TO A HEIGHT OF 50,000 FT. MODELS
INDICATE LOW LEVEL LIGHT ASHFALL WILL TRAVEL INTO THE SUSITNA
VALLEY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.


These are some photos taken by the webcams in the area.


And here's a link to the Alaska Volcano Observatory's website. Check it out...

I covered up the intake vents on the house and will check the school website int the am to see if there is school... As of now, I haven't seen any ash at our place...
I will keep you posted.