Mount Redoubt volcano in Alaska expected to erupt 'within days'

Alaskans are not running in mad panic for cover, but many are concerned about the imminent eruption of Mount Redoubt southwest of Anchorage.

Fox News is reporting: "Mount Redoubt continues to rumble and simmer, prompting geologists to say this Alaska volcano could erupt "within days."

The Anchorage Daily News cautions: "Mount Redoubt is still rumbling and simmering, prompting geologists to repeat their warning that an eruption may be imminent."

It would not be a pleasant period in Anchorage if Redoubt were to blow its top, if its previous eruption is any indication.

For five months beginning in December 1989, smoke and ash from the 10,197-foot peak disrupted international air traffic and deposited volcanic dust throughout the Anchorage region.

That eruption also delivered mud flows from Redoubt into the Drift River drainage.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, volcanic ash features small, jagged pieces of rock and glass.

The American Red Cross of Alaska has advised families throughout Alaska to develop disaster plans and put together disaster supply kits.

To be sure, they'll be advised  to limit strenuous outdoors activity. Stay tuned.

-- Pete Thomas

Top photo: Mount Redoubt sends an orange cloud of smoke and volcanic dust skyward in December 1990. Credit: J. Warren/Alaska Volcano Observatory

Comments

[vegasgirl]

Wow ... now THAT is a photo. Hope the folks up there stay safe!

[tle]

Freak, at first I thought it was a mushroom cloud! But I guess, volcanoes are just as powerfull.

[white china]

This looks like a nuclear bomb explosion.

[Ted]

You betcha'

[DICk]

THIS IS GO'S WARNING AGAINST SARAH PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Larry Buttrey]

Gosh darn, I wonder if Sarah Palin can see it from her front porch?

[Ted]

This just in:

"Alaskan Govenor Sarah Palin has asked for federal DOT funding to build a bridge from Kenai to the Drift River Oil Terminal to deal with this impending disaster.

Rush Limbaugh has allegedly included funding in his stimulus package."

AP Wireline Services

[Sadie]

I hope Sarah Palin dies in the volcano. She's a worthless hockey mom.

[Sadie]

I hope nobody gets hurt.
They should evacuate the area.

[CANT BELIEVE IT]

FIRST OFF THE PIC IS FROM 1989 . SECOND OFF IT MIGHT NOT BLOW AT ALL. ALSO IT DEPENDS ON THE WINDS AND THE EXPLOSION IF ANY OF THE ASH WILL EVEN TRAVEL TO CITIES OR TOWNS.

[Alaskan]

Mount Redoubt is 100 miles away from Anchorage. There is little concern for evacuating, just prepping for water, protecting transportation and electronics, and grabbing face masks in case we have to deal with ash. And of course, airports and airlines are watching out. Ash fall is the biggest concern that we have right now.

[Terry]

sadie, your a twisted pathetic Bezerkely scumbag wanna-be

[Eli]

I'm pretty scared. I hate being here. We were supposed to fly out soon and I'm afraid we are going to be trapped here.

[Gwhizz]

Although Anchorage is the population center of Alaska, there many people who live in the Kenai Peninsula in very close proximity to this volcano. Me, for one, only 45 miles away. I was here last time, it was spectacular and very uncomfortable and messy. I hope she keeps her lid on this time, but the webicorders at the Alaska Volcano Observatoy and the continuing earthquakes are telling the impending story. Water jugs filled, batteries in flashlites, food stored, duck tape and visqueen at the ready....Definate concern, not panic. There is no where to go anyway.

[LUCAS HANSON]

YOUR ALL IDEOTS IM FROM AK....ACT LIKE YOU KNOW SOMETHING DOWN IN WORTHLESS CA!

[Scroncher]

Gwizz and Alaskan, stay safe and keep your heads down.

[er]

wow thats soooooo cool and werid

[American]

"I hope Sarah Palin dies in the volcano. She's a worthless hockey mom.

Posted by: Sadie | January 29, 2009 at 01:39 PM "
Well this post tells everyone what type of person you really are. Wishing someone would die because of what reason again ?

[P. J. Hereford]

Be mindful, if this ends up in a significant natural disaster, just observe in an honest fashion without the immature malice thus far demonstrated; Sarah Palin will have planned appropriately and completely on behalf of all those persons under her care and responsibility as their govenor.

[Alaskan]

I live in Kenai, Redoubt only causes ash fall when it blows, no reason to panic anyone..

[2boxerdogs]

I am sure Gov. Palin is taking all appropriate action to keep everyone as safe as possible. I wish she were my governor, although the one I have isn't too bad. The people of Alaska are very lucky to have her.....Unfortunately, any news stories about Alaska and/or Gov. Palin seem to attract all the idiots of the world and there are lots of them.

[Darlene Miller]

My beautiful niece and her gorgeous new baby are all alone over there while her husband whom is in the service and got shipped to Texas for four weeks. She is from the south and hasn't experienced something like this before. I'm sure she is scared to be by her self with this going on. I hope she can call on the service and get the hell out of there with her baby and dog. I love you Kristina Marlene Watska.
Auntie Doll

[Debra]

Pray and hope the ash blows the other way... Hoping everyone stays safe and GOD Bless...

[Darlene Miller]

My gorgeous niece and her beautiful new baby are there all alone. Her husband is in the service and was sent to Texas for some extensive training. I feel bad for her. She is from the south and has never experienced this sort of scare. Hopefully she can get the hek out of there with her child and dog before it gets nasty and she can't even enjoy the air. I love you Kristina Marlene Watzka! I'll take the snow here in Rhode Island any day of the week. Auntie Doll

[Amccamon]

i am in alaska and i am running in mad panic so speak for ur self my life and many others could repeat could die from this and if u arnt running around u must have some internal problems and should go to sycyotric help im senceing suicide and yea so better keep some masks and glasses cuz u never know when it will blow