Akutan is considered to be the 2nd most dangerous volcano in all of Alaska. Do you agree with this assessment? The USGS methodology takes into account eruptive frequency, nearby population centers, maximum eruption size, amount of regional infastructure, and the amount of regional air traffic.
@sjeason2 жыл бұрын
I would agree as the volcano has a history of large eruptions and previous eruptions have affected areas where people now live. Also since the town of Akutan is downhill from the main summit, in the event of a large explosive eruption there is a decent chance that a pyroclastic flow could reach the town.
@7eVen.si622 жыл бұрын
Considering the near by population I would agree. Alska is beautiful but difficult to make a life in. So much more difficult if a volcano destroys your means of doing so.
@adriennefloreen2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to go to these islands and take samples of rocks and plants before the next major eruption, or before Russia invades them to "get them back" as they threatened to.
@barrydysert29742 жыл бұрын
In a world of infinite possibility, scientific probably seems best in my opinion. i have always admired the USGS as leaders in the field of Cartography !:-) 💜🙏⚡️
@Dranzerk89082 жыл бұрын
The shape of that island is pretty different than what i would of expected from volcanic island. Its like its part of the mainland and part made by volcano itself. I suppose any volcano in that area is dangerous just based on having a deep water lake that could be a hazard to town if eruption was just right.
@LarryStranger2 жыл бұрын
I know more about groundwater flashing to steam than any reasonably should. Nature videos were my favorites. So couldn’t imagine having your resources at my disposal when I was a little squirt. Your videos remind me of Popular mechanics and “there goes a fire truck” from back in the day. I mean this as an extreme compliment. Your channel takes me baxk
@KS-hj6xn2 жыл бұрын
The creek that runs along the north side of the valley that drains to Hot Springs Bay has hotsprings that will melt the glue from your rubber boots. Boiling hot at the surface. Two springs are directly next to along the north side of the creek.. The entire valley floor is a swamp with tangled brush alder.. this is exactly where the Japanese Zero crashed during WW2. The pilots grave was nearby. His body was moved in 1987 or 88.
@foowashere2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! What an amazing place. Thank you for taking the time to comment. :)
@mizzshortie9072 жыл бұрын
Really love your work! Keep it up . P.s I’m from Alaska so interesting to learn ♥️
@deborrahshiffer95822 жыл бұрын
Hey there Natasha, & yes they do there homework, also love their work. I'm also Alaskan, born in Anchorage, 1953 ( it's cool being a territorial baby) also polio survior, 9 months old and in an iron lung for a month it saved my life. Just found this channel it's awesome
@bigrooster68932 жыл бұрын
Alaska has by far the most different types of volcanoes every type of volcano is there.
@KS-hj6xn2 жыл бұрын
The two small houses above the village of Akutan is their emergency Tsunami Shelter. They are much higher than the village itself. It has been there for at least 40 years.
@ejej69342 жыл бұрын
When I used to work on fishing boats for cod and pollock on the Bering Sea Akutan was where we often offloaded our fish. One time we hiked up to check out the hot springs, thinking we might get to enjoy a natural jacuzzi. Ha ha, no way! You could literally cook lobster and shrimp in that water, and even putting your hand in the water for 5 seconds risked 3rd degree burns. (Yes, I know there's no lobster in Alaska waters. Just trying to illustrate how scalding hot the hot springs are.)
@Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr.2 жыл бұрын
I've said this before, this has become my favorite channel TY for all your hard work ❤️
@stevejohnson33572 жыл бұрын
A mere 1600 years ago. Puts things in perspective.
@shizachico10632 жыл бұрын
Humans are a blip compared to how long this planet has been ticking
@scrappydoo78872 жыл бұрын
Yup. Geological time. 1600 years is not that long and our average lifespan is the blink of an eye 🙂
@Roin_robin872 жыл бұрын
akutan is a volcano located on the island akutan not so far from the city akutan
@revelgirl17422 жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual. I love learning about the historical activity of volcanos I am unfamiliar with. TOPIC REQUEST: I would love to hear what you know about how floods impact volcanic activity, particularly with the recent flooding in Yellowstone. THank you in advance!
@simonlemerveilleuxdelisle37792 жыл бұрын
Thank you GH, the Aleutian arc is fascinating. Have you done a video about the 2016/2017 eruption of Bogoslof? If not, consider it as an official request! ;).
@anonomaly2 жыл бұрын
Really starting to think moving to Alaska might have been a mistake.
@hoperules88742 жыл бұрын
Wow! Cool maps!
@user-iu4se2ps7d2 жыл бұрын
Just found out that Yellowstone Park is closed due to extreme flooding. I wonder if this would affect the actual volcano itself?
@Hailstorm2732 жыл бұрын
It won’t.
@Brianrockrailfan2 жыл бұрын
liked video 👍🌋
@Hailstorm2732 жыл бұрын
I know this isn't related to this volcano, but the very ground that another volcano in the US is covering. What's happening at Yellowstone right now is a tragedy. It's not related to the volcano itself, but I know that region has been discussed on this channel before.
@DAYBROK32 жыл бұрын
have you checked the central plateau of bc near stuart lake? i was watching a video on the takla band an I saw a mountain that looked like mt st helens.
@7eVen.si622 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on mud volcanoes. Recently read about them and was quite surprised by their existence.
@skrame012 жыл бұрын
Here's a question, how exactly do they make detailed geological maps like the one at 4:30?
@nd11582 жыл бұрын
Really good information, keep it coming. Would be interested on your view of the earthquakes which occur on the islands of Bali and Lombok, thanks
@elenap152272 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@brianmckee39912 жыл бұрын
Is there any evidence that huge rainfall in a caldera might cause more steam build up at depth? I'm asking because of the Yellowstone flooding. I wonder if the groundwater will cause more water activity.
@PRL_Saint2 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting . I’m sure there is a continual survey on geological activity in the park. Unsure if it’s publicly available
@nortyfiner2 жыл бұрын
@@PRL_Saint www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo has what you want.
@nortyfiner2 жыл бұрын
Think about it: Yellowstone caldera (like many other large calderas such as Taupo and Toba) has a big lake right in the middle of it. If that massive volume of water isn't having some measurable effect, it's doubtful some extra rain will.
@Icanlogonnow2 жыл бұрын
1:29 theres a face on the side of the volcano.
@phprofYT2 жыл бұрын
Boom!
@uchihakuro22487 ай бұрын
Akutan: nee
@ogogogogog17412 жыл бұрын
👁👁🍺🚬〰️Hey you know that big mountain that shoots out fire bombs yeah lets move there. 😳🤣
@rosariotapia6392 жыл бұрын
We need to pray.. we do not know this volcanocan erup but with new technology we could predict and do something to accept the risk in managing this natural calamities God is warning us.
@nmccw32452 жыл бұрын
Just toss in a couple of virgins every once in a while and everything will be fine…