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New eruption of Pavlof volcano, ash up to 6.7km – Alaska
The low-level eruption of Pavlof volcano that started on May 31, 2014, has escalated late on June 2. According to Alaska AVO, the seismic tremor increased starting about 23:00 UTC and pilots have recently reported ash clouds to 6.7 km (22 000 ft) above sea level. Aviation color code was raised to red.Elevated surface temperatures were detected at the summit of Pavlof volcano in satellite imagery on May 31 suggesting that the volcano was experiencing a low-level eruption with lava at the surface. A low level steam plume was visible in satellite imagery and in the FAA web camera located in Cold Bay, AVO said. A pilot reported a gas and ash plume drifting north at 2.1 – 2.4 km (7 000 to 8 000 feet) above sea level.Eruption of Pavlof volcano on… Read more »
Source: http://thewatchers.adorraeli.com/2014/06/03/new-eruption-of-pavlof-volcano-ash-up-to-6-7km-alaska/
