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Activity at Kanga Volcano, Alaska?
February 21, 2012 | Alaska Volcano Observatory

“Following apparent explosive activity and a resultant small ash cloud Saturday, February 18, AVO elevated the Aviation Color Code to YELLOW and the Volcano Alert Level to ADVISORY. Volcanic tremor had been detected on the local seismic network at Kanaga early that morning, followed by numerous small events for about an hour. ”


Kanaga Volcano issuing a steam plume. Also visible is what appears to be two dark stripes extending down the flank (ash and/or flowage deposits?) Image by Majorie Tillion, USGS


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