Alaska Airlines flights resumed to six communities after travel was put on hold on Monday and Tuesday due to an eruption of Pavlof Volcano.
Alaska’s most active volcano erupted Sunday, sending a massive ash cloud up to 37,000 feet into the air which was carried north and east by prevailing winds.
The volcanic ash cloud, which is detrimental to jet engines because of the abrasive materials in it, made its way across Alaska’s interior and reached northern Canada by Tuesday.
Alaska Airlines canceled 41 flights Monday and 28 flights Tuesday.
By Wednesday afternoon flights to six affected communities were resumed.
Alaska Airlines also added extra flights to Nome and Kotzebue to remedy in the delivery of passengers and cargo.
Researchers says Pavlof is still rumbling and exploding but as of Wednesday afternoon has quit emitting high amounts of ash.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory says Pavlof has a history of extended eruptions but there is no way to tell what the volcano may do next.