Ashfall from Bogoslof Volcano

Observation: A trace amount of ashfall from Bogoslof volcano was reported in Dutch Harbor overnight Jan 31, 2017. This is a dusting of ash that appears to have covered the ground and vehicles. Sergeant Patrick Bliss with Kristi Wallace.

Resources:

Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) – In near real time, information and updates of eruptions are available online at AVO's, Current Volcanic Activity website, as well as, a Volcano Activity Notifications status report webpage.

AVO – Is Ash Falling? – Are you experiencing ashfall? Reports of ash fall are important; if you are interested in participating, here is your opportunity to do some science; AVO website hosts web (https://www.avo.alaska.edu/ashfall/ashreport.php) forms for the public to enter ashfall data, either in near real time or retrospectively following an eruptive event. During an eruption, AVO’s public website displays a map version of submitted ash reports. The public map does not display personal information and truncates ashfall report locations to two decimal places, protecting the location privacy of users submitting reports.

AVO – Collecting & Returning Ash Samples – Instructions/Procedures for collecting and returning ash samples (link above) are to help AVO understand the eruption and dispersal pattern of the ash among other ashfall features. Detailed methods and an information sheet (datasheet) are provided to document your sampling and submission of ash collected. Finally, if you have photos of ashfall and other volcanic observation, the images can be sent via (email, kwallace@usgs.gov) as an attachment.

Alaska Volcano Observatory – contact info (24/7) at: 907-786-7497 National Weather Service – Air Quality, Volcanic Ash Safety, meteorologists monitor the status of active volcanoes, track volcanic ash in the atmosphere during eruptions, and issue advisories and warnings for airborne ash and ashfall. (NOAA) National Weather Service – Volcanic Ash Advisory Center for current volcano status. (NOAA). http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov. Or post your photos and observations using LEO Network.