Anyone here following the Augustine Volcano? (Alaska)

[theHandpuppet]

Wow! Take a look at these pics and latest updates. Also links to a webcam. Alert code to "red" today. http://www.avo.alaska.edu/

[theHandpuppet]

1. More info...

ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY
INFORMATION RELEASE
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:25 PM AKST (125 UTC)

AUGUSTINE VOLCANO (CAVW#1103-01-)
59.3633°N 153.4333°W, Summit Elevation 4134 ft (1260 m)
Current Level of Concern Color Code: RED

The most recent explosive eruption began at approximately 7:58 AST, ended at approximately 8:03 A.M. AST (17:03 UTC). Since that time seismic and pressure sensor data indicate that small explosions may be occurring. These could produce small amounts of low level ash and could initiate small rock avalanches on the flanks of the volcano. Eruptive events similar to that which occurred this morning could resume at any time. In an overflight today airborne ash prevented scientists from approaching the volcano closely. Thus AVO was unable to obtain new gas data or make detailed visual observations.

AVO is monitoring the situation closely and will issue further updates as new information and analyses become available.

[tyedyeto]

2. Mama nature sure is pissed....

After last year, I mentioned to a friend that Mother Nature sure is pissed. First the tsunami, then earthquakes, then hurricanes. What's Next, I asked? Volcanos? It's happening now!

[theHandpuppet]

3. She's pissed that her children are soiling their own nest

I think she's had just about enough of us.

[applegrove]

4. Thank god there was some warning.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

5. I had been, forgot to check today.

Thanks for the reminder. Looks like that was a good one this morning, and the whole top of that sucker is smoking now, compared to a much smaller vent area Friday.

link to the seismograph
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/webicorders/webicorder.php?volcname=Augustine

[Blue_In_AK]

6. We've been following it closely

for a while now. I was here for Augustine's eruptions in 1976 and 1986. So far we don't have much mess here in Anchorage, but if the winds change... The eruption today evidently sent ash 45,000 feet into the atmosphere.

[rsmith6621]

7. My Job Will Involve Augustine Tommorow

I am a flight planner for a major Asian carrier and Ill be monitoring it all night to see if I have to ammend the normal route structure......so far it looks like I wont.....