January 24, 2011
Novarupta
On January 24th Novarupta stirred today that drew enormous global attention to itself. This being because a short time frame before an eruption happens, a volcano will send out a buzz. Even though this could just be a false alarm, the reports show much activity that if it grows large enough will have scientist on the scene investigating Novarupta even closer. This particular volcano erupted back in 1912 on June 6th to give its self the title of The most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th Century. This event happened almost unnoticed back at that time, which is why scientist are so eager for another chance to study Novarupta this time around.
When Novarupta originally erupted in Juneau, Alaska people as far as 750 miles away could hear the eruption. The next 60 hours following the eruption were tall dark columns of tephra and gas into the atmosphere. The land was utterly changed and devastated after the finish of the eruption by ejecta engulfing around 30 cubic kilometers around the entire region.
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