ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano is undergoing a continuous low-level eruption following an explosion early Saturday morning, scientists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory and the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Satellites and cameras suggest low-level emissions of gas, steam and ash, scientists said, and satellites detected highly elevated surface temperatures at the summit. A faint plume of ash extended eastward below 15,000 feet, but the Federal Aviation Administration said there were no flight restrictions as a result.
‘‘Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are possible with little or no warning,’’ scientists said. ‘‘Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level.’’
The aviation alert level was raised from ‘‘yellow’’ to ‘‘orange.’’ A major ash emission could threaten international flights.
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