Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud The Alaska Volcano Observatory says a volcano in the Aleutian Islands erupted and sent an ash cloud high into the airANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands erupted Friday and sent up an ash cloud, prompting a warning for planes. Shishaldin Volcano shot ash to more than 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) and possibly 24,000 feet (7,315 meters), the Alaska Volcano Observatory said. David Fee, coordinating scientist for the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute, said the ash cloud was not a threat to the village. The National Weather Service issued an ash cloud warning for aircraft to 24,000 feet (7,315 meters). Shishaldin is at a heightened level of seismic unrest, and explosions could occur with little warning, the observatory said.

Source: ABC News January 03, 2020 21:51 UTC