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Erupting Alaska volcano spews ash, disrupts air travel
ReutersANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - One of Alaska's most active volcanoes, which has been belching ash and spewing lava since last week, has forced regional flight cancellations and dusted some nearby communities with ash, scientists and local officials said on...Tags: Air Transportation Delays, Research, Volcanic Eruptions, U.S. Geological Survey, Landforms
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Pavlof Volcano's Ash Prompts Flight Cancellations
The Associated PressAn Alaska volcano eruption is prompting regional airlines to cancel flights to nearby communities, including a town that reported traces of fallen ash. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says Pavlof Volcano has released ash plumes as high as 22,000 feet....Tags: Air Transportation Delays, Landforms
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Pavlof Volcano Eruption Ongoing, Ash Up to 22K Feet
Channel 2 NewsA remote Alaska volcano continues to erupt steam, lava, and ash. Officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory say Pavlof came back to life on May 13 and it continues to spew lava and send massive ash plumes more than 20-thousand feet into the sky....Tags: National Weather Service, Volcanic Eruptions, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Landforms, Air Transportation Industry
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Remote Alaska volcano spews ash plumes 15,000 feet in the air
Associated PressANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows. An air traffic controller in the region said small planes...Tags: Research, Volcanic Eruptions, U.S. Geological Survey, Landforms, Maxwell
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Pavlof Volcano Continues to Erupt With Lava, Ash
Channel 2 NewsA remote Alaska volcano continues to erupt, spewing lava and ash clouds. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Thursday a continuous cloud of ash, steam and gas from Pavlof Volcano has been seen 20,000 feet above sea level. The cloud was moving to the...Tags: Research, Volcanic Eruptions, U.S. Geological Survey, Landforms, Science and Technology
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The Frugal Traveler: St. Lucia offers serious adventure, strong vegetarian food selection
If you thought sunbathing and spa treatments were your only itinerary options on the island of St. Lucia, think again. This Caribbean destination boasts nature trails, rainforest zip-lining, interactive volcano experiences and a developing food scene with...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Diets and Dieting, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Second Alaska volcano belching ash and steam
ReutersBy Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 15 (Reuters) - One of Alaska's most active volcanoes has erupted with clouds of ash and steam, and lava is flowing down its snow-covered flank, scientists said on Wednesday. Pavlof Volcano began erupting on...Tags: Research, Volcanic Eruptions, Landforms, Science and Technology
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Budget Cuts Threaten Real-Time Tracking Of Active Alaska Volcanoes
Channel 2 NewsSome volcanoes here in Alaska have been rumbling lately, but federal budget cuts may mean less real-time monitoring of those eruptions. Since 2008, the Alaska Volcano Observatory’s budget has been cut nearly in half, from 8-million dollars to just...Tags: Government Debt, Volcanic Eruptions, U.S. Geological Survey, Landforms, Science and Technology
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Mexico: St. Anthony's Chapel to celebrate 100 years
Desperate to find your great-grandmother’s wedding ring -- the one you lost while cleaning house one day? You might try asking St. Anthony, the patron saint of lost items, to help. Or take your plea one step further and visit the good friar&...
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Mexico prepares for more intense eruptions from Popo volcano
MEXICO CITY— Mexico's giant Popocatepetl volcano may generate lava flows, explosions of "growing intensity" and ash that could reach miles away, the National Center for Disaster Prevention said Monday. Officials were preparing evacuation routes...
Tags: Explosions, Volcanic Eruptions, Emergency Incidents, Landforms, Mexico City
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World watch
Guatemala: Because of the escalating violence of anti-mining protests in the southeast, the government has declared a state of emergency in parts of Santa Rosa and Jalapa states, about 40 miles from Guatemala City. Troops have been dispatched to the towns...
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Alert Level Raised for Volcano near Cold Bay
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Volcano Observatory has raised the alert level of an Alaska Peninsula volcano near the village of Cold Bay, in response to seismic readings and heat spikes. In a Monday statement, AVO officials say the Pavlof Volcano’s alert level is...Tags: Landforms
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