Okmok Volcano Erupts

Okmok Volcano, in Alaska's Aleutian Islands, released a continuous plume of ash and steam in early July 2008. The volcano remained active for weeks afterward.
Okmok Volcano Erupts
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Okmok Volcano Erupts

Published Aug 5, 2008

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Okmok Volcano Erupts
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Okmok Volcano Erupts

Published Aug 5, 2008

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Sulfur Dioxide from Okmok Volcano
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Sulfur Dioxide from Okmok Volcano

On July 12, 2008, Okmok Volcano, in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands erupted, releasing a plume of ash and steam. Besides emissions visible to human eyes, Okmok also released sulfur dioxide, a gas our eyes cannot see, but which can affect both human health and climate.

Published Jul 25, 2008

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Okmok Volcano Erupts
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Okmok Volcano Erupts

Published Jul 23, 2008

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Okmok Volcano Erupts
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Okmok Volcano Erupts

Published Jul 14, 2008

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