Eroding sea cliffs on west coast expose massive pyroclastic-flow deposits that are still dry and warm (~25 C?)two years after the 2008 eruption. Marked color change separates dry, warm, and friable deposit from lower material that is wet (probably the water table?). Strong swells from west had beaten on this coast for several days prior to 10th.

Eroding sea cliffs on west coast expose massive pyroclastic-flow deposits that are still dry and warm (~25 C?)two years after the 2008 eruption. Marked color change separates dry, warm, and friable deposit from lower material that is wet (probably the water table?). Strong swells from west had beaten on this coast for several days prior to 10th.

Date: Aug 10th, 2010
Volcano(es): Kasatochi
Photographer: Scott, W. E.
URL: avo.alaska.edu/image/view/28852
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