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Okmok volcano (Aleutian Islands) activity update: continuing strong ash emissions

Tuesday Aug 05, 2008 13:10 PM | Age: 4 yrs

View of Okmok's ash plume emitting from multiple vents near intracaldera Cone D, taken at about 1:30 pm on August 3, 2008 by Jessica Larsen.
View of Okmok's ash plume emitting from multiple vents near intracaldera Cone D, taken at about 1:30 pm on August 3, 2008 by Jessica Larsen.
Ash emissions emitting plumes reaching several kilometers height continue at Okmok volcano.
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Thursday, Jul 24, 2008
On 19 July, activity at Okmok increased as interpreted from seismicity. Possibly, ash plumes rose to altitudes of 7.6-9.1 km (25,000-30,000 ft)... [more]
image showing the extent of the sulfur dioxide gas cloud from the eruption of Okmok Volcano. The large red mass is from the main explosive phase on 12 July at 2130 UTC and is at an estimated height of 50,000 ft above sea level. The north-south dimension of this cloud is about 850 miles. Current emissions from the volcano are at a lower altitude of approximately 30,000 to 35,000 feet. Other OMI data (not shown) indicate that volcanic ash is mixed with the sulfur dioxide cloud.
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008
Okmok Volcano continues to erupt. Seismicity, though below this weekend's intensity, has remained steady over the last 24 hours. Satellite data contin... [more]
Monday, Jul 14, 2008
The strong eruption at Okmok continues based on ongoing seismic activity and satellite observations. Ash emissions continue reaching altitudes of 30,0... [more]
Sunday, Jul 13, 2008
A large explosive eruption at Okmok volcano began at approximately 11:43 AM local time on July 12 and continues. An ash cloud with a top of at least 3... [more]
The exhibition hall of the new volcanological museum of Nisyros with (right) the photowall with a image of Etna erupting by (c) Dr. Tom Pfeiffer
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008
On June 21 the new volcanological museum of Nisyros was opened at the village Nikia. The rich exhibition shows all volcanological phenomena and many r... [more]