Redoubt...continued

So Mt. Redoubt was downgraded from Red to Orange yesterday afternoon and then sends up another explosion (the biggest so far) this morning. Check out the news at http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10076548. Here is a photo from the news service:

They are still saying the ash won't effect Anchorage...much, but some say we could get 1/8 inch of ash. Doesn't sound like much, but any ash is like small glass particles and it really messes up your car and your electronics (like this computer). All you can do is try to "seal" your windows and doors and cover your electronics. We put our computers in the bags and put them away in the closet and throw blankets over the TV and other stuff. Right now there is no ash here and even if it gets to Anchorage, it might not come this far. Will keep you posted.

Redoubt Explodes

So after many weeks of wondering, Mt. Redoubt finally erupted last night (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29833845/). The ash plume headed North and East from the mountain, so we are okay for now. The heaviest ash fell north of the Mat-Su valley in quantities of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch. The problem with the ash is that is like little pieces of sharp glass. It can really mess up your car engine and your computers and other electronics, so you end up covering things up to keep the dust out.

Right now the wind is taking the dust away, but the wind doesn't blow in the same direction all the time. The last time Redoubt erupted it blew on and off over a period of five months, so we have taken the precautions we need to make sure everything is okay.

You can check the NOAA site for the latest info.