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DATE: April 1, 2009 4:36:46 PM EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alaska Asset Team Update on Mt Redoubt--4-1-09

The following is a status update from the Alaska Volcano Observatory Web site (http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php)

 

Redoubt Volcano Latest Observations

2009-04-01 08:22:56

Low elevation gas and ash emissions continue from the volcano, and are now visible in webcam images.

Weak volcanic tremor is ongoing, punctuated by small, discrete earthquakes.

 

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Marathon’s field operations have not been impacted by the most recent activity. Latest wind trajectories are eastward so we will remain on alert.

 

The Anchorage airport reopened today. Travel to and from Anchorage should be limited to critical business matters.

Employees are encouraged to update their status as appropriate at www.marathoncares.com.

Periodic updates will be provided as needed via the Marathon Oil Company Employee Information Line at 713-296-4498 or 1-800-592-0296 or at www.marathoncares.com.