Bogoslof volcano starts 2017 with another eruption

Scientists believe Bogoslof volcano erupted for the first time this year, following a series of explosions that date back to mid-December.

Monitors on nearby islands detected seismic activity Monday emanating from the Eastern Aleutian volcano.

But scientists believe the explosion was minor.

The period of increased seismicity lasted about 10 minutes.

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