Volcano

[Judee]

Redoubt Volcano Elevated to Code Yellow
By: Joe Nicks 12/28/2009

Mount Redoubt has become active again, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. At 10 a.m., this morning, scientists at AVO elevated the Aviation Color Code from green to yellow. The volcano alert level was elevated to advisory. The AVO says that, yesterday afternoon, a series of small repetitive earthquakes began occurring in the vicinity of the summit to Redoubt. AVO says that same activity is continuing this morning. AVO says the earthquakes may be a precursor to renewed eruptive activity at the Redoubt Volcano, and increased instability of the lava dome. AVO says it is not known if this recent activity will result in explosive activity or the failure of the lava dome. AVO did say that there is a heightened possibility of volcanic activity that would produce a volcanic ash cloud, avalanches, lahars and flooding down the Drift River.

http://www.ksrm.com/ksrm/news.asp?newsID=7806

[maryals]

Redoubt Volcano Elevated to Code Yellow
By: Joe Nicks 12/28/2009

Mount Redoubt has become active again, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. At 10 a.m., this morning, scientists at AVO elevated the Aviation Color Code from green to yellow. The volcano alert level was elevated to advisory. The AVO says that, yesterday afternoon, a series of small repetitive earthquakes began occurring in the vicinity of the summit to Redoubt. AVO says that same activity is continuing this morning. AVO says the earthquakes may be a precursor to renewed eruptive activity at the Redoubt Volcano, and increased instability of the lava dome. AVO says it is not known if this recent activity will result in explosive activity or the failure of the lava dome. AVO did say that there is a heightened possibility of volcanic activity that would produce a volcanic ash cloud, avalanches, lahars and flooding down the Drift River.

http://www.ksrm.com/ksrm/news.asp?newsID=7806

Thanks for the heads up

Mary and Bessie

[Judee]

I thought about you when I read that Mary.

[Judee]

On 2010-01-02

Event: Volcano Eruption
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Virunga Mountains Mount Nyamuragira Volcano

Lava from a volcano in a sparsely populated area of the Democratic Republic of Congo is threatening rare chimpanzees, wildlife officials say. Mount Nyamulagira, 25km (16 miles) from the eastern city of Goma, erupted at dawn on Saturday, sending lava into the surrounding Virunga National Park. About 40 endangered chimpanzees and other animals live in the area. But the country's famous critically endangered mountain gorillas are said to be safe as they live further east. Emmanuel de Merode, Virunga's director, said that park staff were working with the civilian and military authorities to assess the risk and take appropriate action. Rangers were deployed to the area to monitor the flow of lava and were due to report back hourly, he added. A government official, Feller Lutahichirwa, said observers were monitoring the situation with help from UN helicopters, the Associated Press reports.

While few people live in the area immediately affected, officials said their primary concern was to protect human settlements. Innocent Mburanumwe, warden for Virunga's southern sector, said that lava was flowing towards an area to the south of the volcano, where "many people" live. "I was woken at 0345 [0145 GMT] by a loud bang, which I first thought was the sound of war," he added. "I thought there was fighting again near our park station," he said, referring to the conflicts which have wracked eastern DR Congo. "Then I saw the mountain was on fire with sparks flying." Mount Nyamulagira (also spelled Nyamuragira), which stands at 3,058m (10,033ft), is one of the most active volcanoes in Africa, according to officials in Virunga. It has registered more than 35 eruptions since 1882, with the most recent before this weekend being in 2006. Virunga, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1979, is home to 200 of the world's 720 remaining mountain gorillas but they live on the flanks of the Mikeno volcano further east from Nyamulagira. Previous eruptions of the volcano have threatened the city of Goma, which has a population of at least 200,000 as well as tens of thousands of refugees.

[Divinorumus]

You see, this is an excellent example why we need to put smoke detectors and emergency alert systems in and throughout every forest in America so this can't happen here. Then, whenever there is a fire or other danger, the animals can be warned to evacuate. Surely we can get the money printed up for this humane program while obama is our gangs nanny. It will put some slaves back to work too. Lets get this done. Oh, and take down all those dang fences and tear up all those roads that would prevent their escape during an emergency too. Do this next week humons. I order it to be done, now get it done .. or you're all gonna be doomed!!!

[Judee]

2010-01-03
Area: Colombia, Department of Narino, Galeras Volcano,


The Galeras volcano in southern Colombia erupted on Saturday, shooting rock and ash and prompting authorities to order the evacuation of about 8,000 people. No one was killed or injured in the eruption. But officials warned that the volcano could remain volatile. Galeras, located in the Andes mountains near Colombia's border with Ecuador, erupted 10 times in 2009. Most people living in the vicinity have grown used to the alerts and refuse to evacuate when ordered to by local authorities. Thousands of revelers celebrating the annual Black and White Carnival in the nearby city of Pasto were startled by Saturday's eruption but the festivities carried on. A massive eruption of the Galeras volcano killed 10 people in 1993.

[maryals]

Oh my, the Sisters of Pele are dancing all over the world!
Thanks Judee for the updates

Mary and Bessie

[Divinorumus]

Black and White Carnival

[maryals]

Here ya go Black and White Carnival There are even pictures Div, in case you're having trouble reading!

Mary and Bessie

[Judee]

Thanks Mary!!!

[maryals]

Thanks Mary!!!

My pleasure

Mary and Bessie

[Divinorumus]

Here ya go Black and White Carnival There are even pictures Div, in case you're having trouble reading!

Funny. I wonder how a carnival with such a name would go down here in PC country, ha.

[Judee]

Funny. I wonder how a carnival with such a name would go down here in PC country, ha.

Oh it would 'go down' all right Div! It would 'go down' big time!