Significant explosive eruption at Bogoslof volcano, Alaska

Significant explosive eruption at Bogoslof volcano, Alaska

A significant explosive eruption began at Bogoslof volcano at about 16:24 UTC on February 13, 2017. The eruption is indicated in seismic data, the Alaska Volcano Observatory said. Although at this time there has been no lightning detected, nor satellite images…

Bogoslof ejects ash more than 9.5 km (31 000 feet) a.s.l., Alaska

Bogoslof ejects ash more than 9.5 km (31 000 feet) a.s.l., Alaska

Alaskan Bogoslof volcano erupted again at about 22:20 UTC on January 18, 2017, following an approximately 20-minute-long increase in seismic activity. The cloud it ejected is presumably more ash-rich than others in current eruptive sequence. Alaska Volcano…

Chilly November temperatures observed in Alaska

Chilly November temperatures observed in Alaska

A spell of extremely cold and frosty weather swept Fairbanks, Alaska on November 16, 2015. The lowest recorded temperature reached -32.8 °C (- 27 °F), while on average – 20 °C (- 4 °F) prevailed across the state. Alaska: statewide average temp of…

M 6.0 struck southeastern Alaska

M 6.0 struck southeastern Alaska

Strong M 6.0 earthquake was registered (USGS/EMSC/NTWC) at 11:49 UTC on July 17, 2014 in border region of Alaska and Southern Yukon Territory, Canada. The epicenter was located 95 km (59 miles) NNW of Yakutat, Alaska and 300 km (186 miles) W of Whitehorse

Earthquake swarm in northern Alaska, northeast of Noatak

Earthquake swarm in northern Alaska, northeast of Noatak

A swarm of moderate to strong earthquakes is being registered in northern Alaska, about 28 km northeast of the village of Noatak. First earthquake was registered on April 18, 2014 as M5.6 at depth of 23.4 km. Since then, and by 13:22 UTC today, USGS registered

Strong M 6.0 earthquake near Andreanof Islands, Alaska

Strong M 6.0 earthquake near Andreanof Islands, Alaska

Earthquake registered as M 6.0 (USGS) occurred near Andreanof Islands, Alaska at 16:21 UTC on September 15, 2013. The epicenter was at the sea, located 83 km SSW of Atka, Aleutian Arc, Alaska at coordinates 51.540°N 174.794°W. The depth was

Strong earthquakes hit Andreanof Islands region, Alaska

Strong earthquakes hit Andreanof Islands region, Alaska

Earthquake sequence that started with M 7.0 on August 30 at 16:25 UTC generated 44 M1+ earthquakes until 07:00 UTC on August 31, according to USGS. In that timeframe, USGS reported 30 M2.5+ earthquakes and 13 M4.5+, with strongest being M6.1 at 06:38 UTC and M5.5 at…

Very strong earthquake M7.0 struck south of Atka, Alaska

Very strong earthquake M7.0 struck south of Atka, Alaska

A very strong earthquake with recorded magnitude of 7.0 (USGS) struck south of Atka, Alaska on August 30, 2013 at 16:25 UTC. Preliminary reports placed depth at 34.5 km (21.4 miles). EMSC is also reporting M7.0 earthquake and depth of 40 km.

Epicenter was

Earthquake swarm under Mount Churchill volcano, Alaska

Earthquake swarm under Mount Churchill volcano, Alaska

A significant earthquake swarm has started in the vicinity of Mount Churchill volcano, Alaska, US, on July 14, 2013. USGS measured 27 earthquakes in last 48 hours with magnitudes between 2.5 and 4.4. Depth varies from 0.1 km to 15 km.

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