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
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.
Posted by: Eli | January 29, 2009 at 02:45 PM
sadie, your a twisted pathetic Bezerkely scumbag wanna-be
Posted by: Terry | January 29, 2009 at 02:37 PM
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.
Posted by: Alaskan | January 29, 2009 at 02:29 PM
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.
Posted by: CANT BELIEVE IT | January 29, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I hope nobody gets hurt.
They should evacuate the area.
Posted by: Sadie | January 29, 2009 at 01:41 PM
I hope Sarah Palin dies in the volcano. She's a worthless hockey mom.
Posted by: Sadie | January 29, 2009 at 01:39 PM
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
Posted by: Ted | January 29, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Gosh darn, I wonder if Sarah Palin can see it from her front porch?
Posted by: Larry Buttrey | January 29, 2009 at 01:26 PM
THIS IS GO'S WARNING AGAINST SARAH PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DICk | January 29, 2009 at 01:25 PM
You betcha'
Posted by: Ted | January 29, 2009 at 01:25 PM
This looks like a nuclear bomb explosion.
Posted by: white china | January 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Freak, at first I thought it was a mushroom cloud! But I guess, volcanoes are just as powerfull.
Posted by: tle | January 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Wow ... now THAT is a photo. Hope the folks up there stay safe!
Posted by: vegasgirl | January 29, 2009 at 11:57 AM