Alaska Asset Team Update on Mt. Redoubt--Alert Level Raised to RED 3/26

Latest Observations on Mt. Redoubt Volcano from the Alaska Volcano Observatory Web site (http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php)

2009-03-26 10:54:12 

The major explosive event that started at 09:24 AKDT has diminished, though smaller emissions may occur, or a larger event resume.

The 09:24 event produced a lahar down the Drift River.

Refer to the NWS Redoubt Coordination web page (http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php ) for latest cloud information.

2009-03-26 09:38:42

A major explosive event occurred at 09:24 AKDT. National Weather Service reports the cloud height to be at least 65,000 ft above sea level. Refer to the NWS Redoubt Coordination web page (http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php ) for latest cloud information.

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