Monday, May 25, 2009

Redoubt Volcano in Alaska


Given that I have a two week trip planned to Alaska next month, I have been closely following the status of ongoing eruptions at Redoubt Volcano south of Anchorage. It erupted a few weeks back, with considerable ash fall. If it really blows, then who knows what will result. I got this photo off the website that's reporting daily activity and felt it unique enough to post. It's a telephoto view of the lava dome, with steam coming out, but what's really interesting is the 300 meter high waterfall below the dome, which I've highlighted. That makes one realize just how large the lava dome really is. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it remains as is until after my trip up that way. But, if it blows, then if blows.