A large section of Ice on one side has softened and slid away, from the heat below, and there are fumeroles in another section through the snow/ice, maybe those are the holes being talked about. Pretty sure that's all steam from what I've read.
There's little directly in danger from the mountain itself, (I'm sure the offshore oil platforms have taken precautions) the after effects of ash-fall are the worst, the ash is very sharp and very fine, more like ultra fine sand... don't know how to describe it really. It's actually corosive and very acidic, and for both reasons it's hard on engines and lungs, and bad for children and animals who don't, won't or can't wear masks etc. Also bad for windshields, and painted surfaces.
Just so all those worrying know.
I don't know how to explain the AK mindset about it either, just another thing to get ready for in advance. AK-ers tend to prepare for the worst then forget about it unless it actually happens. I doubt if many are losing sleep over it, but are pretty aware of it too. Probably getting extra supplies and stuff ahead of time since driving will be a pain... keeping a weather eye on it but not stressing.
Some of the towns directly across the inlet from Redoubt are probably a little more worried, making plans and such for ash fall just in case. I'm guessing THAT MEANS YOU Miss AKBB!! Hope it's not too bad, but it's just another 'thang' I know.
I've read the whole AVO report on the background, and while it's all 'best guess' they don't do too bad usually.
When Mt Spur erupted in 92 there were warnings and such for about 8 months before it blew in August. Of course Redoubt has been stewing for a while now too, it's just gotten really restless lately and so has been in the news more.
All you REAL AK-ers feel free to correct me, I have been gone for a while after all!!
There's little directly in danger from the mountain itself, (I'm sure the offshore oil platforms have taken precautions) the after effects of ash-fall are the worst, the ash is very sharp and very fine, more like ultra fine sand... don't know how to describe it really. It's actually corosive and very acidic, and for both reasons it's hard on engines and lungs, and bad for children and animals who don't, won't or can't wear masks etc. Also bad for windshields, and painted surfaces.
Just so all those worrying know.
I don't know how to explain the AK mindset about it either, just another thing to get ready for in advance. AK-ers tend to prepare for the worst then forget about it unless it actually happens. I doubt if many are losing sleep over it, but are pretty aware of it too. Probably getting extra supplies and stuff ahead of time since driving will be a pain... keeping a weather eye on it but not stressing.
Some of the towns directly across the inlet from Redoubt are probably a little more worried, making plans and such for ash fall just in case. I'm guessing THAT MEANS YOU Miss AKBB!! Hope it's not too bad, but it's just another 'thang' I know.
I've read the whole AVO report on the background, and while it's all 'best guess' they don't do too bad usually.
When Mt Spur erupted in 92 there were warnings and such for about 8 months before it blew in August. Of course Redoubt has been stewing for a while now too, it's just gotten really restless lately and so has been in the news more.
All you REAL AK-ers feel free to correct me, I have been gone for a while after all!!
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