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
You all need to shutup about Sarah Palin. Start worrying about the families that could be displaced because of this. Your ignorant comments are not needed. Besides that 99.9% percent of you have never met her or nor had the pleasure of her change she made in Alaska. The ones who make stupid comments are the sheep who only go off rumor and hearsay. FAMILIES ARE IN DANGER!
Posted by: Sean | January 30, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I am amazed at all the unkind things being said on this website - do you people not have a clue - many people could die from ash inhalation - older people, babies, and especially people with respiratory problems can suffer lung damage - where is your compassion? Please join with me and pray that this doesn't happen.
Posted by: Margaret | January 30, 2009 at 09:02 PM
All I see on here is pure evil mostly. (democrats go figire) God help you all....He hears all you say and do and His return is near are you ready to see Him face to face?? I ask you?
Posted by: Lynne | January 30, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Shame on you Dick. God so bless Sarah Palin and ALL she represents! God bless alll those in AK also even my brother Steve and his wife and children...may there be an hedge of protection surrounding them all!
Posted by: Lynne | January 30, 2009 at 08:02 PM
I live in Kasilof and own a lodge there. I'm just hoping I can get everything cleaned up in time for guests to arrive in May. I'm also a nurse, and hospital employees, health care workers, won't have the luxury of "staying inside for a few days". There will still be patients to take care of. I just hope that people will make every effort to stay safe.
Posted by: Alaska Nurse | January 30, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Wow Nebraska mike can GO AHEAD AND MIND HIS OWN BUSINESS.....nobody cares what hillbillys think anyway!
Posted by: LUCAS HANSON | January 30, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I bet Sarah Palin has already bought herself a new volcano wardrobe at her party's expense. Hey, Mooselina! Put your unemployed not-son-in-law to work clearing up the ashes. The plume reached Wasilla once, it could do so again.
Posted by: rockchick | January 30, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Sadie: you hope Sarah Palin dies? You are a worthless idiot.
Posted by: usspeleliu | January 30, 2009 at 02:55 PM
WOW i wonder if Obama is going to sign a package for this.
if it erupts it will pollute more than man has done in the past 100 yrs and just think of the polar bears affected by this natural happaning. OMG global Warming.
the horror the humanity. if this thing blows and does half what st helens did were in for a really cold summer just from the ash and gassess put into the upper atmospher. and it is all done by nature and all natural and does more damage than all of us has ever done in the past 100 yrs of pollution. pull your heads out,there is nothing happening now, that has not happened before, (EARTH KNOWS HOW TO TAKE CARE OF HER SELF) were just here as renters, she can send out eviction notices and we cant do a thing aboutit.global warming is a joke, record cold streaks world wide / climate change (yes) the earth is moving closer to the sun, it did it 40,000 yrs ago too,its called a cycle and then alaska was green and tropical.and i bet there were bears around just not poler because they adapted to being on land. Betcha! so its all natural pattern. nothing more stop whinning.we are nothing compared to the earth as a whole. we just think were important but were not.
Posted by: phoenix | January 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Non-Editorial correction:
"You're" not "Your"
"idiots" not "ideots"
"I'm" not "Im"
Case closed.
"YOUR ALL IDEOTS IM FROM AK....ACT LIKE YOU KNOW SOMETHING DOWN IN WORTHLESS CA!
Posted by: LUCAS HANSON | January 29, 2009 at 03:57 PM"
Posted by: NebraskaMike | January 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Calm down, there is a pretty good chance the wind will not be blowing in the right direction if this thing blows. I'm prepared just incase. The only thing I needed to grab were some dust masks and extra air filters for the cars. I already have everything else in my Earthquake kit. You see, thats the difference about us Alaskans. Most of us are always prepared for a disaster by having emergency kits. I was here for the last eruption and its messy and inconvenient but not life threatening.
Ha, I lived in Austin, TX when Rita came into the gulf. There was a chance that Austin would get hit by large storms that spun off of Rita. The whole town went crazy, couldn't find any emergency supplies or water. The whole town went nuts and apparently nobody is always prepared there.
The nice thing about being up here is you might have a hard time finding a dust mask right now, but finding water and canned foods is not an issue. We know how to survive difficult situations, Alaskans are a different breed.
Posted by: Kash | January 30, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Funny how everyone bashes Sarah Palin and Bush. Obama has many issues you guys dont know about as well. Democrats = retards and degenerates
Posted by: Ben Dover | January 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I love obama.
to bad you guys dont have half a brain and half of you live somewhere in texas.
and have no experience with volcanic or seismic eruptions down there.
I hate sarah palin.
she needs to stop making bad rep for AK.
Posted by: Kelsey | January 30, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Wow, Volcano + Ignorance = Sarah Palin? How exactly does that work? If she blows her top (ther volcano not Palin) We alaskans will once again have to deal with dusty streets, dirty cars, and lawns that grow like there on steroids. NO BIGGIE trust me, ive personaly been through this three times now and its an inconvienence and nothing more. I'd much rater deal with one moody volcano than one thousand ignorant fools.
You know who you are..... oh wait...
I guess by definition you don't.
Posted by: rick | January 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM
I don't remember the eruption from 1989 being all that bad.
Yeah there was ash, but I don't see what the panic is about this time.
Posted by: AKSara | January 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I was amazed by the comment by Sadie about Sarah Palin. Not only is it in incredible bad taste but she obviously is very immature to vent her spleen upon a woman she has most likely never met. What is the deal there anyway? Give me a break. Sarah Palin has more class and honesty than any politician I have ever seen. She is a real person. I am not an Alaskan presently but I grew up there when I was young on a homestead in Ninilchik. I went through the March 27th earthquake and was there just a week or so ago. I have a beloved Aunt and Uncle who live in Ninilchik who I am concerned about as well as other friends and family there. Sadie, why don't you limit your comments to your own state and find something more constructive to do.
Posted by: Dana Kolasinski | January 30, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Stunned don't assume those who don't like Palin are democrats, I'm a lifelong republican. Pull your head out of the sand, then spend time learning who the real Sarah Palin is. This will impress your friends so much you’ll want to throw a parade in my honor. Hehehe.
Posted by: Beachwriter | January 30, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Thanks to those who are concerned about our safety here in Alaska, we appreciate it. Those who wish to turn a natural disaster into a Palin bash are really quite sad. I thought Dems were suppose to champions of the people. Thanks
Posted by: Stunned | January 30, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Sadie, NO< NO< NO< Sarah Palin is a republican who believes in her party. It seems to me that you don't believe in anything but hate. That's the problem when a person is stupid.. P.S. I am a democrat.
Posted by: Betty | January 30, 2009 at 08:17 AM
2boxersdogs....Alaskans are "lucky to have Palin" and you believe she's taken
appropriate action to protect everyone. Hmmmm, would that include going to Wash D.C? I'll betcha the only thing Sarah is concerned with right now is the possibility of meeting Obama and all the attention that would come from it! Oh yea, fer sur. Fortunately, Alaskans are better off with her gone, so don't worry about us.
Posted by: Beachwriter | January 30, 2009 at 08:13 AM
My husband and I are flying into Anchorage mid-June for a week's vacation in Seward and Denali. Do any of you Alaskans think this is likely to interfere with our travel plans? Thanks!
Posted by: Michigander | January 30, 2009 at 07:58 AM
We just experienced a 4.6 SHALLOW earthquake here in Seattle, Jan 30,2009 @ 5:27a.m. epicenter 20 miles north. Could it be Redoubt speaking to us?
Posted by: mary jean kotleba | January 30, 2009 at 07:43 AM
man i live in anchorage and some people said that anchorage is going to be covered in ash for a few days. this is going to suck. i gotta tell my parents when it erupts so thay can close the store(just to make sure there safe).
Posted by: Keobouala | January 30, 2009 at 07:41 AM
People of alaska, Mount Redoubt is not a big deal. Get batteries in your flashlights, battery operated radio, fill jugs with water, face masks, enough food to last you for at least a week, and stay indoors for as long as possible. Usually only a few days. Then just use caution. Oh, and change your air filter in your vehicles.
Posted by: Gov. Palin | January 30, 2009 at 07:18 AM
I lived in Alaska from 1974 - 1977. I remember ReDoubt erupting then. We had ashes in Anchorage, but it wasn't too bad.
I pray for everyone's safety!
Posted by: Karen | January 30, 2009 at 07:05 AM