The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said that ash clouds from the volcano reached 60,000 ft above sea level and are drifting north-northeast. Ash has fallen in the cities of in Skwentna, Talkeetna, Wasilla, and Trapper Creek. The ash from Mount Redoubt, and any volcano, is very abrasive and can damage car and plane engines, as well as cause skin irritation and breathing problems. People in the area of Mount Redoubt have been advised to stay indoors and wear masks if they have to go outside.

The AVO said that more eruptions and explosive activity could occur with little or no warning, and could occur intermittently for weeks or months. For more information on getting prepared for volcanoes or other disasters, check out Ready.gov.

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