Hi Boys and Girls,
Just a short message about Mt. Redoubt. Mt Redoubt is a volcano in Alaska and has erupted during the night. I just heard from Zuma and they are safe at the Millennium. Here is what Zuma had to say:
Just an update to everyone. Redoubt blew a couple hours ago and we’ve been given instructions to prepare for an ash cloud… just in case… We were told we’d have 2 hours until the ash may hit here, and the snow is still white outside now… The alert is not for Anchorage specific at this time but we will spend the next hour closing up Millennium HQ. Nome is now HQ Central. Our Iditarod Internet will most likely be shut down at some point and parts of Alaska may have cuts in service…. and we’ve been told to put our technology and printer and etc in plastic. I’ve spent the last hour working to tape up the window in my room because I have Internet wires that come in…. As I said, the ash cloud is not expected to get to Anchorage but we are taking precautions.
From my understanding at this time, planes are grounded at the Anchorage airport and most mushers and their dogs are still in Nome and will stay there until it is safe to fly out. A couple of flights did make it to Anchorage but I’m not sure who (except Cathy Walters the TOTT) was on those flights.
I will keep you posted as I am able to get information. Also please understand that coverage, emails and information out of Anchorage will be slow if at all through out the day.
You can get more information about the eruption by going to:
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php
Gypsy
13 Comments
We understand the situation Gypsy. You, Zuma ,Libby and team stay safe.
Thank you for letting us know what is going on, if we lost contact with you.
Oh my gosh that is so sad! Is everyone okay? I sure do hope so! Was it a really bad ash cloud/explosion? Was anyone hurt? Thanks for keeping us posted.
-Emily J
No one was injured! Everyone was prepared.
are the people in the race still alright
Everybody is fine. A lot of people have spent a few extra days in Nome due to the volcano. They will fly back to Anchorage when it is safe to do so.
We’r ther any houses on the valcaneo?
How many people were hurt? If there were any.
No one has been hurt in the volcano. Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma
you are the bestist raceing dog t could think of!!!!!
Did any ice fall down in the 40 to 50 earthquakes? Ps.sorry I spelled volcano if you got confused
Hi, There is a glacier that was on or near the volcano and it is melting from the heat of the volcano.
When was the last time that you were especially happy Where were you gypsy your pretty cool how cold is it out there
Martin Buser Came in 18 place!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lance Mackey came in 1 place!
If the volcano erupts does it melt the surronding ice totally that it turns back into water in the winter?
Lots of Tail Wags
Samiksha
Hi, Yes that is what is happening. There is a glacier that is melting due to the heat of the volcano and is causing some flooding. Gypsy
Dear Gypsy,
has the valcano ever erupted before this.I
noticed that all your brothers and sisters are all named after minerals.
Yes, Mt Redoubt has erupted before. The last time was about 20 years ago. My humans themed my litter after rocks and minerals. They said that there were so many good names to pick from. Thanks for writing. Gypsy
hi you better be careful guys
love amanda
Dear Gypsy,
Did anyone get hurt when they valcono erupted. Is everyone Ok?
Everyone is okay. Thanks for your concern. Gypsy