Pagan volcano now back to normal

Posted on Dec 11 2006

No further ash emission from the volcano on the Island of Pagan have been detected, based on the latest satellite observation.

According to the Washington Volcano Ash Advisory Center and U.S. Geological Services, the last ash emission was reported on Dec. 8, 2006 at 4:33pm. Low-level ash emissions would move toward the west or northwest direction at 23 to 29 miles per hour.

Present condition on Pagan is now normal, the Emergency Management Office said.

The USGS and EMO said they will continue to monitor the volcano on Pagan closely for additional activity. [I][B](PR)[/B][/I]

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