Eruption at Alaska’s Mount Spurr is likely and scientists say preparations should begin
Scientists urge people who live in South Senteal Alaska to start preparing for a possible revolution for Mount Spor Volcano.
The Alaska Berkano Observatory said that now a suitable time for Alaska “recognizing themselves with the potential dangers of the weeds explosion” after announcing last week that the possibility of outbreak has increased.
“The main risks against Alaska residents from Sport will be from the risk of ash to flying and potential ash,” the observatory said on Wednesday. After x.
It can hurt the ashes eyes and lungs, and the damaged vehicles and weight can make the demands physically to get rid. The observatory warned the population against staying inside and wearing a face mask outside if the ash is present.
The explosion may cause volcanic clay flows and pyruklier flows, which are hot and high -speed flows of ash, volcanic rocks and gas. The observatory said that the areas surrounding the volcano immediately will be affected by the bundles flow. Volcanic clay flows do not constitute a very small risk because there are no societies in this field.
Although people do not live in the vicinity surrounding Mount Spurr, it is a tourist destination. Next cities include Beluga, Nikiski, Salamatof, Tyonek and Susitna. Mount Spur is approximately 80 miles of marina.
“Anyone who thinks about visiting the area surrounding SPURR should be aware of these risks, and keep pace with Spurr’s activity by participating in the service of notifying the volcano, and obeying any restrictions that may be placed in place by land and emergency managers.”
The observatory said that the timing and location of the effects depends on the weather conditions, the size and duration of the eruption.
the Alaska Berkano Observatory sites Observatory Those explosions that occurred in 1953 and 1992 were explosive. In the revolution of 1953, one powerful explosion created about an hour with a pillar with a height of 30,000 feet.
About a quarter of an inch of ashes fell to Anchorage, and Ted Stevens Angorg International Airport closed for two days.
In 1992, the volcano eruption raised three explosions in June, August and September. The first explosion column reached 47,500 feet, and the second explosion caused the closure of Ankurg Airport for 20 hours.
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