specifically , peter cervelli of the alaska volcano observations said that " anchorage might dodge the cartridge " and coming through the eruption unscathed . dave stricklan of the national weather network predicted a " light dusting " of heavy sand that may prevent ice travel but not seriously destroy everyone on the ground . volcanic may affect the echo and crescent floods . volcano fortification last erupted in late 1989 , causing mudflows can caused an petroleum refinery at risk while fallout from the event stalled the engine of a passing airliner . approximately $ 160 billion worth of damage was reported to have been caused .
The Volcano Observatory in Alaska is the employer of Peter Cervelli.