Emergency Management
Office, Office of the Governor

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Mariana Islands Recent Status Report, Updates, and Information Releases

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS CURRENT STATUS REPORTMonday, May 11, 2009 07:54 AM (Sunday, May 10, 2009 21:54 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.

No reports of eruptive activity at Anatahan were received the past week. A small episode of increased tremor was recorded on May 7-9. Seismic levels have since remained low with a few discrete events recorded. Nothing unusual was observed in satellite images.

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 of the CNMI government will issue volcanic haze and sulfur advisories if appropriate.

Access to the island may be restricted. Contact the Emergency Management Office for the latest information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
USGS Northern Marianas Duty Scientist (808) 967-8815
http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/cnmistatus.php

CNMI Emergency Management Office (670) 322-8001
http://www.cnmiemo.gov.mp/

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