Alaska volcano spews ash cloud high enough to draw weather service warning for pilots
- The Shishaldin Volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands has been erupting since July 11, with a significant explosion on July 14 producing an ash cloud that reached up to 40,000 feet and drifted south over the Pacific Ocean.
- The National Weather Service issued an inflight warning to pilots due to the drifting ash cloud, as volcanic ash can cause jet engines to shut down.
- The volcano, located on Unimak Island, is one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian volcanic arc and is monitored through various sensors, satellite data, and networks.
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