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The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska begins, the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

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Novarupta - Katmai Eruption of 1912, Largest Eruption of the 20th Century

In Kodiak birds began falling from the sky, roofs collapsed under the weight of more than one foot of ash, buildings were wrecked by ash avalanches and other structures burned after being struck by lightning from the ash cloud during the June 6 - 9 Novarupta - Katmai eruption of 1912. This week on Addressing Alaskans, 100 years after what would have been the second day of the eruption (June 7) listen to USGS Katmai volcanologist, Judy Fierstein's talk, "Novarupta - Katmai Eruption of 1912, Largest Eruption of the 20th Century: A Centennial Perspective" recorded at the Anchorage Museum in April. More Photos KSKA: Thursday 6/7 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

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May 16, 2023, 9:12 AM

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