We’ve now had three weeks of waiting for Redoubt, and all we have to show for it is steam, seismicity and lots and lots of press. As of today, Redoubt continues with the same: elevated seismicity, constant monitoring, think it will erupt.
Current status from AVO:

Redoubt Volcano has not erupted. Elevated seismicity is continuing, dominated by ongoing volcanic tremor and occasional small earthquakes. A storm system is moving across the Redoubt area at present, which will make for poor viewing conditions today. Associated winds are causing a small increase in seismic amplitudes on some seismic stations.  AVO continues to monitor Redoubt 24 hours a day.

So, don’t get too excited about slightly elevated apparent seismicity over the weekend (and note, with the poor visibility, this would be a great weekend for Redoubt to decide to erupt).

16 responses to “Redoubt Mini-update for 2/13/2009”

  1. robert somerville

    I was wondering if any geologically/geophysicaly educated person out there had any thoughts on the apparent earthquake locus that is about 30 Km NNE of Mt. Spurr and 30 Km E of Hayes Volcano .. It always seems to be there , apparently in line with a trend of volcanoes from Mt. Augustine through Mt. Spurr , I seem no obvious volcanic features at that spot … A magma chamber ?? or uplift ??
    Robert Somerville
    Geophysicist/Programmer
    Canadian Oil Patch
    Calgary, Alberta

  2. gg

    What magnitude of earthquake foretold the 1989 eruption of Redoubt?

  3. Blamo – most of the time it refers to the mean land surface of the volcano, not sea level. This means that many volcanoes’ chambers are above sea level, such as in the northern Andez of Chile!
    As for Redoubt, AVO says the brightness in the webcam shots is the sun — so, no eruption yet!

  4. volcanophile

    Check out that…
    http://www.avo.alaska.edu/webicorders/Redoubt/RSO_EHZ_AV.php
    Is this it or not? Can’t wait for a daylight image… the suspense is KILLING me!

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