Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano Eruption Stained Snow Cover
This before-and-after comparison shows the ash covering snow to the east of the volcano. (NASA) At a Glance Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano sent ash up to 30,000 feet into the atmosphere last weekend.Some of the ash turned nearby snowpack from white to dark gray. Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano stained a large area of snowpack after an eruption last weekend sent ash thousands of feet into the sky. The eruption occurred on Saturday amid clear skies, which made for stunning views of the...