There have been three more eruptions so far today and the status has been moved back up from “orange” to “red”.
From the Alaska Volcano Observatory Augustine Eruption Page:
January 13, 2006
Level of Concern Color Code: REDSeveral explosive events occurred at Augustine Volcano this morning: at approximately 3:55 AM AST (13:24 UTC); 8:47 AM AST (17:47); and 11:22 AM AST (20;22). Pilot reports and satellite imagery confirm ash clouds in excess of 30,000 ft above sea level moving eastward. Seismic data suggest that pyroclastic flows and lahars (volcanic mudflows) are occurring on the flanks of the island and possibly extending beyond.
Similar short-lived explosive activity is expected to continue over the next several days or weeks. Individual explosions are expected to produce ash plumes accompanied by pyroclastic flows and lahars (volcanic mudflows) on the flanks of the volcano.
More information is also available at National Weather Service, Anchorage Forecast Office – Augustine Coordination.
