The Alaska Volcano Observatory actively monitors some of the 40+ active volcanoes. This Landsat 5 thematic mapper color image from 1986 shows pyroclastic flows deposits and the ash cloud at Augustine Volcano. Image courtesy EROS Data Center.
Contact information:
Alaska Volcano Observatory United States Geological Survey 4200 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508-4667 USA Telephone: (1) 907-786-7443 Telefax: (1) 907-786-7450 University of Alaska Geophysical Institute University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA Telephone: (1) 907-474-5530 Telefax: (1) 907-474-7290 Alaska State Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys 794 University Ave., Suite 200 Fairbanks, AK 99709 USA Telephone: (1) 907-474-7430 Telefax: (1) 907-474-7290 Scientist-in-Charge: Terry E.C. Keith, USGS email: tkeith@tardaddy.wr.usgs.gov futeck@acad3.alaska.edu
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