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Pavlof Eruption

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Pavlof volcano is erupting in Alaska.

On Sunday afternoon, the Pavlof volcano roared to life in Alaska, sending a column of ash over 37,000 feet into the sky. The ash traveled for more than 400 miles, and grounded a few flights in the state.

At least one village reported being dusted by a coating of ash before the ash plume subsided early Tuesday. Residents in the nearby town of Cold Bay were treated to a light show, with lava fountains at the summit visible at night. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said that volcanic mudflows were likely in local river valleys.

Pavlof is a fairly active volcano with observed eruptions dating back to 1790.

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The eruption is exciting, but is also notable in that it shares a start date with another Alaskan moment in geologic history. On March 27, 1964, a massive earthquake shook Alaska for 4.5 minutes, generating a tsunami. The Great Alaskan Earthquake is the largest ever recorded in the United States.

See more pictures and satellite images of the eruption below.

Pavlof ash cloud

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The ash cloud (in blue) extends over 300 miles.
Lava Fountain

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At night, lava fountains at the summit could be seen for miles. This image was taken 36 miles southwest of Pavlof, in Cold Bay, Alaska.
Morning Ash

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The ash cloud as seen on March 28 from Cold Bay.
Pavlof Eruption

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The eruption as seen from a plane.
Pavlof Volcano

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Pavlof volcano as seen from a flight on the morning of March 28.
Pavlof

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Pavlof eruption in black and white