30-12-2016 02:58 via alaskapublic.org

Continued unrest at Bogoslof volcano

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)Seismic unrest continues at Bogoslof volcano. Scientists are watching the eruption around the clock — even though monitoring stations are far from the site.
Chris Waythomas, of the U.S. Geological Survey, is observing a particular indication of increased seismic activity: volcanic tremors.
“You can think of it as the sort of signal
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