April 6, 2005
by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM News
KUAM.COM

The National Weather Service at high noon issued a Volcanic Ash Advisory for Guam and Rota. According to the NWS, the Anatahan Volcano underwent a major eruption overnight, releasing volcanic ash and gases up to an altitude of 50,000 feet.

Satellite imagery shows the ash cloud is expanding south and east from Anatahan and has moved over Tinian and Saipan. It is expected to move across Guam and Rota by late this afternoon and may produce a fall of ash on these islands.

The volcanic ash, along with volcanic dust and gases, may reduce visibility at times and may cause breathing difficulties. People with respiratory problems should remain indoors if they see ash or haze or smell a sulfurous odor.

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