tvaud Posted February 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Any word on the status of the volcano near Anchorage that is about to erupt? What would happen if it erupts during cruise season? Would the ships likely change itinerary? Would the airlines cancel flights? How else do you get out of there...?:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRTrain Posted February 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It is still a wait and see. The last reports say the glacier has melted big time, due to the heated rock. The ships will still come. If it blows there might be airport closures during the evening hours. If ash comes over Anch. then the airport will be closed. Cruise companies might have to use Fairbanks Airport to get people out. The volcano rests active and then quiets down for a few days and then picks up again. It is just a waiting game. Here's the link to the AVO Redoubt info. page. http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knorrisb07 Posted February 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2009 thanks a lot for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted February 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2009 When activity was first reported, it was thought it would erupt "any day now." I felt it wouldn't be any issue during cruise season. Now, I'm not so sure. As stated, it won't interfere with the cruise, but may call for some modifications to flight times or airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRTrain Posted February 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2009 From looking at the webcam, looks like some steam coming out today. http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Redoubt.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted February 24, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Just no way of telling. Don't let it stop planning your trip to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvaud Posted February 25, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for the info and the website. This won't make me stop planning my cruise. We are still looking forward to seeing Alaska...we just may get a bonus.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mparis184 Posted February 25, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I feel sorry for the people living in the area if she blows! I am not concerned. Our cuise on the Diamond Princess is the end of August. If there is a problem I know Princess will take good care of us. Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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