PUFF Model Simulation for Alaska Volcanoes

Real-time volcanic plume prediction (demonstration)
for Augustine Volcano in Alaska using the PUFF model.

No use other than academic purpose

Eruption in Record:


Simulation Time: Starting UTC time indicated in figures.
Plume Height: 4000 m (12000 feet) assumed
Duration: Continuous eruption assumed
Simulated by: PUFF Model at the University of Tsukuba
PI and CI: H.L. Tanaka and Ken Dean
Supported by: PUFF Project under INIS/IARC/NASDA
Upper Air Data: GPV/JMA Predicted wind (GSM)
Output Interval: Every one hour
Output (1): Plume distribution (x-y) Animation
Output (2): Plume distribution (x-z)
Output (3): Plume distribution (y-z)
Output (4): Plume distribution (3-d)
Output (5): 500 hPa height at 12 UTC


Plume distribution (x-y) Animation


Plume distribution (x-z)


Plume distribution (y-z)


Plume distribution (fallout)


Plume distribution (3-d)


500 hPa height (x-y)

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