Image courtesy of AVO/USGS by Tricia Joy Sadler. Taken 3/28/2009 at 3:29 PM
Redoubt did not stray from its pattern of explosive eruptions producing >20,000 foot / 10,000 meter ash columns over the weekend. However, what did change was the wind, and because of that, Anchorage began to feel the effects of the volcano. Ash prompted the closure of Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage for 22 hours on Saturday and Sunday. The airports near Redoubt are still experiencing delays and closure due to ash - remember, remobilized ash can be a problem as well, but many have reopened after ash was cleaned from the runways and aircraft.
Meanwhile, Eruptions readers near the city reported a light dusting of ash and the smell of sulfur (thanks to Randy for the report). These conditions may return if the wind blows ash towards the city during eruptions in the coming weeks. Remember, ...
