January 2012 - Avoemails - list.avo.alaska.edu

Re: Augustine
by cheryl.cameron＠alaska.gov 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Hello Robyn - Yes, we monitor Augustine with satellite, webcam, and seismic instruments. There are no above-background readings at this time. Steam at Augustine is often visible (either from fumaroles or the cooling lava dome), particularly under certain atmospheric conditions. Thank you for your interest, Cheryl Cameron -------- Robyn McBride wrote: I was just wondering if you have taken a look at Augustine. She seems to be putting out a bit of steam and there looks to be a hot spot just to the right of the dome? The Webicorder seams a bit active recently as well. -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050

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[Public Email] Redoubt Steaming
by cassieinak＠gmail.com 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

--------------------------------------------------------------- The following message was sent to you via AVO Web Email System: --------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Cassie Thomas Email Address: cassieinak(a)gmail.com Subject: Redoubt Steaming Message: Hi, I live on the Upper Hillside in Anchorage and have great views of Iliamna, Redoubt and Spurr. Redoubt has been very quiet for some time, with no noticeable steam, unlike the situation for a year or so after the last eruption. But as of today, there is lots of steam coming out of the vent. I don't see any change in seismic activity so am wondering what is causing this. Maybe a big avalanche from the summit down into the vent? Thanks for any info you have. ---------------------------------------------------------------- REMOTE IP ADDRESS: 127.0.0.1 USER AGENT/BROWSER: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; Trident/4.0; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; .NET4.0C; .NET4.0E; InfoPath.3; BRI/2) REFERRING PAGE: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/contact.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to this message at http://www.avo.alaska.edu/admin/avo_email.php?id=9251

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[Public Email] Augustine
by akpygmies＠yahoo.com 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

--------------------------------------------------------------- The following message was sent to you via AVO Web Email System: --------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Robyn McBride Email Address: akpygmies(a)yahoo.com Subject: Augustine Message: I was just wondering if you have taken a look at Augustine. She seems to be putting out a bit of steam and there looks to be a hot spot just to the right of the dome? The Webicorder seams a bit active recently as well. ---------------------------------------------------------------- REMOTE IP ADDRESS: 127.0.0.1 USER AGENT/BROWSER: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; rv:9.0.1) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/9.0.1 REFERRING PAGE: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/contact.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to this message at http://www.avo.alaska.edu/admin/avo_email.php?id=9241

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Re: Volcano Rocks
by cheryl.cameron＠alaska.gov 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Hello Robert - Can you describe these rocks? "Washing ashore" doesn't seem likely except in the case of pumice, which can drift around for years after an eruption. You can email the photos to me, although it is unlikely that we would be able to pinpoint a source from a photograph. (But we're curious!) Thank you, Cheryl Cameron cheryl.cameron(a)alaska.gov -------- Robert OBrien wrote: I have photos of volcano rocks that we find on the Bering Sea beach of Hooper Bay. I always wondered where they came from as they seem to wash ashore. It's just out of curiousity that I ask and it might be interesting to know where they came from and if that same source may be a threat. Thank you! :) Robert OBrien -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050

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Re: Illiama Wecorder broken ?
by cheryl.cameron＠alaska.gov 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Hello Robert - Although the image says "not updated since Dec 30" - the image below does have current dates and data. I'm not sure what's gone wrong with the page somewhere - looking into it. Thanks, Cheryl -------- robert somerville wrote: hi; It seems as though the Illiama Webcorder has stopped updating as of December 30, last year . see : http://www.avo.alaska.edu/webicorders/Iliamna/ -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050

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[Public Email] Volcano Rocks
by nerevar0405＠yahoo.com 21 Jan '12

21 Jan '12

--------------------------------------------------------------- The following message was sent to you via AVO Web Email System: --------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Robert OBrien Email Address: nerevar0405(a)yahoo.com Subject: Volcano Rocks Message: I have photos of volcano rocks that we find on the Bering Sea beach of Hooper Bay. I always wondered where they came from as they seem to wash ashore. It's just out of curiousity that I ask and it might be interesting to know where they came from and if that same source may be a threat. Thank you! :) Robert OBrien ---------------------------------------------------------------- REMOTE IP ADDRESS: 127.0.0.1 USER AGENT/BROWSER: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.0; rv:2.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/4.0 REFERRING PAGE: http://avo.alaska.edu/contact.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to this message at http://www.avo.alaska.edu/admin/avo_email.php?id=9231

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[Public Email] Illiama Wecorder broken ?
by rbrt.somerville＠gmail.com 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

--------------------------------------------------------------- The following message was sent to you via AVO Web Email System: --------------------------------------------------------------- Name: robert somerville Email Address: rbrt.somerville(a)gmail.com Subject: Illiama Wecorder broken ? Message: hi; It seems as though the Illiama Webcorder has stopped updating as of December 30, last year . see : http://www.avo.alaska.edu/webicorders/Iliamna/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- REMOTE IP ADDRESS: 137.229.113.112 USER AGENT/BROWSER: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux x86_64; en-US; rv:1.9.2.3) Gecko/20100416 Remi/fc10 Firefox/3.6.3 REFERRING PAGE: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/contact.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to this message at http://www.avo.alaska.edu/admin/avo_email.php?id=9223

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Re: Climbing Martin Volcano
by cheryl.cameron＠alaska.gov 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Hello Aaron - Mount Martin does have very active fumaroles, which do produce gasses that could be harmful, particularly if they collected in depressions (where you might find yourself with no oxygen to breathe). So I would stay out of depressions, and away from fumaroles. However, I can't really advise you on the safety of climbing Martin as I've never done it. Someone who might be able to offer more advice is Kristi Wallace, who I've cc'd on this email. If there is a way to contact you while you are in Katmai, and you reply with that information and the dates of your trip, we will attempt to notify you should any volcanic hazards arise. And, of course, if you want to share your photos with us when you return, we would love to see them. Thank you, Cheryl Cameron -------- Aaron Fetter wrote: Hi, First of all - fantastic site! What a resource! Thank you for all of your hard work and research. I am looking at climbing a few different peaks in Katmai this summer, and had a question about Martin. It appears to be emitting gasses regularly, and I was wondering about the toxicity. Is it safe, from a gaseous standpoint, to climb Martin? Any information would be much appreciated! -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050

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Re: Illiamna
by cheryl.cameron＠alaska.gov 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Hello Greg - Iliama did have a very small seismic swarm a few days ago - but this is not outside of expected activity at Iliamna. Spurr's seismic activity is also at background levels. Thank you for your interest, Cheryl -------- Greg Johnson wrote: Been watching the wedicorders as I often do, any concerns with Mt Illiamna? Also this is the fisrt time in quite awhile that I've seen a slight rise on Mt Spurr also! -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050

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[Public Email] Illiamna
by fly392003＠yahoo.com 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

--------------------------------------------------------------- The following message was sent to you via AVO Web Email System: --------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Greg Johnson Email Address: fly392003(a)yahoo.com Subject: Illiamna Message: Been watching the wedicorders as I often do, any concerns with Mt Illiamna? Also this is the fisrt time in quite awhile that I've seen a slight rise on Mt Spurr also! ---------------------------------------------------------------- REMOTE IP ADDRESS: 127.0.0.1 USER AGENT/BROWSER: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; GTB7.2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR 3.5.30729) REFERRING PAGE: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/contact.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to this message at http://www.avo.alaska.edu/admin/avo_email.php?id=9221

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