Three volcanoes are erupting simultaneously in Alaska's ring of fire | Daily Mail Online

Three volcanoes are erupting simultaneously in Alaska's ring of fire | Daily Mail Online: Three volcanoes on a remote Alaskan island chain have been erupting simultaneously for almost two weeks Those eruptions do not pose a threat to any nearby community due to the location of the Aleutian island chain They are taking place on an 800 mile stretch of islands around Bering Sea It is known as the 'Ring of Fire,' due to the number of volcanoes there densely packed together The emissions have steadily grown stronger, but they do not yet pose a concern although they can produce ash clouds that are hazardous for air travel. The Pavlof Volcano is the closest to any population; the nearest community, Cold Bay, sits about 35 miles from the volcano Scientists continue to closely monitor the volcanoes for signs of changes A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.