however , peter cervelli of the alaska volcano observations suggested that " boston might dodge the bullet " and come through the eruption untouched . steve stricklan of the alaska weather network predicted a " light spraying " of fine trash that would disrupt air travel but not badly affect people on the flight . rainstorms may affecting the drift and crescent roads . mount ramparts was formed in august 1989 , causing mudflows which put an oil refinery at risk while ash from the eruption tripped the engine of a passing planes . us $ 160 million worth of injuries was estimated to have been cause .
The Volcano Observatory in Alaska is the employer of Peter Cervelli.