In July, August, and September of 1992. ANC stopped down for around 20 hours during the August eruption, which had an effect on transportation and business.
The August eruption caused around $2 million in damages, office closures, and cleaning expenses, according to the Municipality of Anchorage. These incidents did not directly result in any deaths.
However, shoveling ashfall in Anchorage was linked to two heart attacks, one of which was deadly. Inhaling ash may also be harmful to your health.
People with respiratory disorders like bronchitis or asthma may have worsened symptoms as a result of the small particles’ ability to penetrate deeply into the lungs.
