Mt. Augustine Breathes
FrontierScientists.com – Michelle Coombs, research geologist for the Alaska Volcano Observatory in Anchorage, Alaska, describes the recent volcanic history of Mt. Augustine along Cook Inlet near Anchorage. Volcano monitoring and investigative methods used to understand Mt. Augustine are described.
Alaska’s Cook Inlet Volcanoes, part of the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, are beautiful scenic backdrops as well as active natural hazards. The USGS – Alaska Volcano Observatory is tasked with monitoring their volcanic activity and giving warning of eruptive activity. In these videos, hear from AVO volcanologists and geologists as you explore volcanic activity from ancient history to modern-day, and even take a look at volcanoes from space.