30-05-2017 23:50 via denver.cbslocal.com

Alaskan Volcano Eruption Caught By Satellite

BOGOSLOF ISLAND, Alaska (CBS4) – A volcanic eruption prompted the aviation alert level to be raised to its highest level temporarily.
The event happened on Bogoslof Island, part of the Aleutian island chain. It caused a “code red” to be issued. The cloud from the eruption reached at least 35,000 feet, and possibly as high as 45,000 feet, well above the standard passenger jet cruising altitude.
“We actually went to color code red this afternoon because of numerous lightnin
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