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Northern Mariana IslandsWeekly UpdateFriday, November 7, 2008 9:37 AM ChST (23:37 UTC)

ANATAHAN VOLCANO (CAVW #0804-20=)
16°21' N 145°40'12" E, Summit Elevation 2592 ft (790 m)
Current Aviation Color Code: GREEN
Current Volcano Alert Level: NORMAL

Report prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Short bursts of low-level tremor were observed this week and small bursts of long period earthquakes were observed on Tuesday, November 4 (Saipan time). However, overall seismicity has remained low. Nothing unusual was observed in satellite images obtained throughout the week. No reports of eruptive activity or other unusual volcanic phenomena at Anatahan were received this week.

During times of northerly winds, the Anatahan plume, if present, could be directed towards the CNMI and Guam. If this happens, residents may notice hazy air conditions and smell sulfur. The Emergency Management Office (EMO) of the CNMI government will issue volcanic haze and sulfur advisories if appropriate.

Access to the island may be restricted by the CNMI government. Contact the EMO to get the latest information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/cnmistatus.php

USGS Northern Marianas Duty Scientist (808) 967-8815
CNMI Emergency Management Office (670) 322-8001

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