Volcano Musings update

Wow! (While writing this post, Redoubt had a 5th eruption. I wonder how many it will have before it quiets down again? I can hardly wait till daylight in Alaska - the webcam view shows lights across the bay, so it may be clear enough to see the volcano!) Look at the difference an eruptions makes:

Redoubt Volcano Latest Observations
2009-03-23 03:50:00

The eruption of Redoubt volcano continues. Ashfall advisories are available on the National Weather Service site http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php

Ash is still being emitted from the volcano and the National Weather Service Ashfall Advisories will be updated with changing conditions.

2009-03-23 03:07:54

The eruption of Redoubt volcano continues. Ashfall advisories are available on the National Weather Service site http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php.

Ash is still being emitted from the volcano and the National Weather Service Ashfall Advisories will be updated with changing conditions.

2009-03-23 02:04:08

As of 2:00AM March 23, 2009, AVO has recorded FOUR large explosions at Redoubt volcano at the following times:
March 22 10:38PM
March 22 11:02PM
March 23 12:14AM
March 23 01:39AM
The National Weather Service has issued an Ashfall Advisory. Link: http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php

2009-03-22 23:20:21

Current estimate for eruption cloud height are 50,000 ft above sea level.