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Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by Gatorhead, Jun 22, 2023.

  1. G8trGr8t

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    And the one near Anchorage is threatening again. If it messes up my trip in June I'm not going to be happy

    Stirrings at Mount Spurr
     
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  2. homer

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    Flying in to Anchorage on June 21st.

    I hope.
     
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  3. Orange_and_Bluke

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    I’ll be flying in in July.
    You doing a cruise?
     
  4. homer

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    7 day land then 7 day cruise ending in Vancouver.
     
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    We did a land/cruise with princess ending in Vancouver.
     
  6. G8trGr8t

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    should've done 14 day land, unless you just like crowds..if you're not mapped out already and need some hints, we visit annually. sockeye should be running in one of the rivers in the Kenai. Kenai, Kasilof, or Russian. we will be there the 10th - 28th. if you go to Seward, go to the Bear Creek Road and stop at the creek and look for the salmon stacked up there. best bang for the buck hike is portage glacier pass. russian river falls good hike that time of year to see salmon and possibly bears. check out the tour saver coupon book for some good discounts
     
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  7. homer

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    That’s what we are doing.
     
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  8. citygator

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    I hate when this thread pops up. Always worried Yellowstone is about to bury the US. o_O
     
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  9. homer

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    What an American tragedy it would be if Yogi and Boo Boo got buried. I’ve wanted to meet them since I was a kid.
     
  10. gatorpa

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    If the yellowstone super volcano blows it likely would be then end of the US as we know it. The bread basket would be gone.

    On the brighter side it would lower global temps very quickly.
     
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  11. G8trGr8t

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    on a somewhat related note, scientists have discovered a new supervolcano in the early stages, as in thousands of years before it all comes together and makes a giant new island chain in the pacific

    A New Supervolcano Is Brewing Beneath the Pacific

    Deep beneath the tranquil blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, a geological giant is stirring. Scientists have identified evidence of what appears to be a developing supervolcano—a discovery with profound implications for our understanding of Earth's geological processes and potentially for global climate patterns. This massive underwater formation, still in its developmental stages, represents one of the most significant geological findings of the 21st century. Unlike well-known terrestrial supervolcanoes like Yellowstone or Toba, this Pacific formation offers unique research opportunities and challenges due to its submarine location. As researchers continue to monitor and study this developing colossus, the scientific community is working to understand what this means for our planet's future.

    The first indications of this submarine supervolcano emerged through advanced seafloor mapping technologies deployed between 2018 and 2021. Oceanographers using multibeam sonar systems detected anomalous formations across a region spanning approximately 7,500 square kilometers in the western Pacific. What initially appeared to be a series of disconnected underwater mountains was revealed, through subsequent analysis, to be part of a singular, massive magmatic system.

    Gravitational anomaly measurements, combined with seismic activity patterns, led researchers to the startling conclusion: they were observing the early developmental stages of what could eventually become one of Earth's most powerful volcanic systems. The discovery was kept relatively quiet in scientific circles until sufficient corroborating data could be collected, with formal announcements to the broader scientific community occurring only after extensive peer review processes confirmed the initial findings.
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    While the discovery of a developing supervolcano naturally raises questions about when it might erupt, geologists emphasize that the timeframe remains highly uncertain. Current estimates suggest the system is still in relatively early developmental stages, with a potential timeline to eruptive capacity measured in tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of years.


    Giant volcanic superstructure discovered beneath Pacific Ocean - World News - UNILAD