(Mount Redoubt - The last time it erupted)
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Hello!!
It is a pretty exciting time here in Alaska, we could be on the verge of a volcanic eruption within the next few hours or days.
This volcano, Mount Redoubt, is located about 100 miles from Anchorage and last erupted in 1989 / 1990. I remember it's last eruption quite well as it coated Anchorage with a layer of volcanic ash. We aren't in any sort of danger, it may just make things a little crazy for a few days. You are supposed to stay inside as much as possible, wear a mask if you go outside, cover your cars, and keep any electronics inside covered as well. Basically volcanic ash is small bits of rock and glass, much smaller and more dangerous than sand or dirt. If the volcano erupts we will make sure to get lots of pictures to post!!
It has been a pretty amazing January! We had a couple weeks of -20 degree weather, then we had a windstorm with winds that topped 100MPH, then we had 50 degree weather and all of our snow melted, and the other day we had a 5.7 earthquake that woke us up and now we are bracing for a volcanic eruption. One thing about life in Alaska, it is not "normal".
We will keep you updated!!
It is a pretty exciting time here in Alaska, we could be on the verge of a volcanic eruption within the next few hours or days.
This volcano, Mount Redoubt, is located about 100 miles from Anchorage and last erupted in 1989 / 1990. I remember it's last eruption quite well as it coated Anchorage with a layer of volcanic ash. We aren't in any sort of danger, it may just make things a little crazy for a few days. You are supposed to stay inside as much as possible, wear a mask if you go outside, cover your cars, and keep any electronics inside covered as well. Basically volcanic ash is small bits of rock and glass, much smaller and more dangerous than sand or dirt. If the volcano erupts we will make sure to get lots of pictures to post!!
It has been a pretty amazing January! We had a couple weeks of -20 degree weather, then we had a windstorm with winds that topped 100MPH, then we had 50 degree weather and all of our snow melted, and the other day we had a 5.7 earthquake that woke us up and now we are bracing for a volcanic eruption. One thing about life in Alaska, it is not "normal".
We will keep you updated!!
3 comments:
Sheesh! You guys certainly have had an interesting winter!
Double Sheesh from the Mom!!!! Adam, you take really good care, and protect our girl, ok? Love you both!
CRAZY!!! Are you sure we can't convence you to come to Idaho?
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