Southwest flank of Mt. Churchill (15,638 ft).  Wind swept deposits of White River Ash are  exposed, containing pumice blocks up to 50 cm.  The eruption that created this deposit occurred in 846-847 CE.

Southwest flank of Mt. Churchill (15,638 ft). Wind swept deposits of White River Ash are exposed, containing pumice blocks up to 50 cm. The eruption that created this deposit occurred in 846-847 CE.

Date: Jun 12th, 2002
Volcano(es): Churchill, Mt
Photographer: McGimsey, R. G.
URL: avo.alaska.edu/image/view/78531
Image courtesy of AVO/USGS.
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