Aleutian volcano erupts

Although Bogoslof Island is uninhabited, it is an important breeding ground for sea birds, seals and sea lions. (Photo by T. Keith, U.S. Geological Survey)Update: 12/21 at 3:15 p.m.
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A volcano in the eastern Aleutians erupted suddenly Dec. 20 prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) to issue its highest alert level for aviation. The alert has since been downgraded.
Bogoslof volcano is on an uninhabited island 60 miles northwest of Unalaska.
AVO scientist Miche