Volcano Spewing Ash and Lava

Observation: Picture of Pavlov exploding into the air. It started on Sunday, March 27, 2016. This volcano is a very active volcano. Last eruption was just a year ago. We've been lucky each time with the ash, we received very little, if any ash fall. If I am correct l, we only got a very light dust cover in the past, wasn't even enough to really notice unless you specifically knew what it was you were looking at. I personally, didn't even notice, until someone pointed it out that it was, indeed ash. On Sunday though, after it got dark, you were able to see the lava spitting out into the dark sky. We are just happy the wind didn't shift and bring the ash cloud over the community of King Cove, but we got to see quite a show.

Alaska Science Center Consult: Kristi Wallace, Geologist writes, "Dear LEO Network, Here are some links for communities regarding the current eruption of Pavlof Volcano. Any one can call the Alaska Volcano Observatory directly to ask questions or provide observations." Source: U.S. Geological Survey

LEO says: Located on the Alaska Peninsula, Mount Pavlof (Aleutian Range), rises to more than 8,260 feet. Just northeast of Pavlof Volcano stands its twin, a volcano known as Pavlof Sister at 7,028 feet are located about 580 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. Built high on a base of older volcanic rock, the two symmetrical, cone-shaped peaks are a prominent feature of the landscape. If traveling by ship (commercial fishing, cruise ship) the mountains are view able from either the Bering Sea (north-side) or Pacific Ocean (south-side). Near by communities (Cold Bay, Nelson Lagoon, Sand Point, King Cove and False Pass) recently, as well as in the past has had local and international transportation disrupted as a result of large ash plumes that would reach as far up as 30,000 feet in to the atmosphere. The name Pavlof comes from Russian, translating to "Paul" or "Saint Paul". This volcano name was first published as "Pavlovskoi Volcan" by Captain Lutke in 1836. Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory, Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Resources:

• PAVLOF ACTIVITY USGS – To follow the eruption you can visit the Pavlof activity web page.

• ASHFALL REPORTS – To submit online ashfall accounts directly to the Alaska Volcano Observatory you can use our online system called 'Is Ash Falling?', an online ashfall reporting tool in support of improved ashfall warnings and investigations of ashfall processes

• COLLECTING ASH – Instructions for collecting samples to help the Alaska Volcano Observatory understand the eruption are given (here) and you can download a datasheet to submit if you'd like.

• SEND PHOTOS – of ashfall and other volcanic observation via (email) as an attachment.

• CONTACT – THE ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY (24/7): 907-786-7497

• NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE – Air Quality, Volcanic Ash Safety, meteorologists monitor the status of active volcanoes, track volcanic ash in the atmosphere during eruptions, and issue advisories and warnings for airborne ash and ashfall. (NOAA)