Alaska felt more 1000 aftershocks and woke up Benjamin volcano

More 1000 aftershocks were felt around Alaska when an earthquake of magnitude 7,0 occurred.

There were about 1400 aftershocks — including 17 that registered magnitude 4,0 or greater and five that recorded greater than magnitude 5,0 — near the quake's epicenter on Friday, Nov. 30, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Scientists have warned that more tremors are expected in the coming days.

"Expect earthquakes in the magnitude 5 or 4 range to continue over the next two weeks and decrease in number over time," USGS geophysicist Rafael Abreu told the Anchorage Daily News.

A strong earthquake damaged most roads around Anchorage. Glenn Road, one of the Alaska roads that connects Anchorage with the northern communities, was found to be damaged.

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It is worth noting that nothing was reported about deaths or injuries as a result of an earthquake.

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Governor Bill Walker said he would stay in Anchorage to help rebuild, instead of going to Noorvik for swearing in Governor Mike Dunleavy.

Schools also remain closed for a week. At this time, officials will check the damage to school buildings, Superintendent Deina Bishop said.

Meanwhile, Veniaminova Volcano, the highest point in Alaska, awoke in Alaska. On November 23, he threw a column of ash up to five kilometers high into the air, writes Correspondent.

Veniaminov Volcano is the highest point in Alaska and is located in the center of the peninsula. The nearest settlement, Perryville, is 40 km from the volcano. Ash emissions were visible from there.

The last several hours of the #Veniaminof eruption seen from Perryville, Alaska. #volcano pic.twitter.com/o81VOFUDSe

- Mike Fitz (@FitzIke) November 22, 2018

Veniaminov Volcano began to erupt from 4 September, but only in the last day its activity has increased significantly. Powerful eruptions were observed in 1939, 1956 and 1983.

Recall that November 30 to Alaska collapsed a powerful earthquake measuring 7,0 points, leading to the destruction of roads and cracks in buildings in Anchorage. You can view photos and videos of this event. here.

The 7.0 earthquake was felt at a distance of 400 miles (640 km) outside of Anchorage, said Michael West, the state seismologist of the state of Alaska.

He called it the most significant earthquake in Anchorage since 1964. According to him, this is evidenced not only by the numbers, but also by the feeling of how much the earth shook during shocks.

For example, a video surveillance camera recorded the rescue of a family during it. The footage shows dad and daughter sitting at the table. At some point the building begins to shake. The man grabs the child and runs out into the street with him, followed by the frightened mother.

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