Alaska, Mount Spurr

Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is closely monitoring Mount Spurr, which is located about 75 miles west of Anchorage. “AVO continues to monitor activity at Mount Spurr for signals that would indicate that the volcano is moving closer to an eruption.
Eruption watch at Alaska's Mt. Spurr volcano continues, earthquake swarms reported
A swarm of more than 100 shallow earthquakes at Alaska's Mount Spurr that began Sunday night and ran to Monday morning suggest the volcano could be moving closer to an eruption. "It's about a 50/50 chance right now,
An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know about the volcano
A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city may be preparing to erupt, according to experts who have been monitoring the situation.
Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say. Is it about to erupt?
Mount Spurr, which sits about 75 miles west of Anchorage, has seen “ volcanic unrest ” for the last 10 months, including an increasing number of earthquakes, according to a Feb. 6 statement from the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The unrest suggests “that an eruption is possible,” officials said.
‘Volcanic Unrest’ at Alaska’s Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
Volcanologists are closely monitoring the 11,070-foot-tall stratovolcano, located roughly 75 miles from Anchorage, after a recent uptick in earthquakes
Alaska Volcano Observatory sees 50-50 chance of eruption near Anchorage soon
Mount Spurr, whose volcanic ash darkened Anchorage’s skies in 1953 and 1992, may be building toward another eruption.
Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Showing Strong Signs Of Erupting
Mount Spurr, a volcano near Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, is showing strong signs that it could erupt based on observations made over the past 10
Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.
Could an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr send ash to Maine?
Mount Spurr in Alaska is being closely watched by volcanologists after prior tremors and geographical changes increased the amount of volcanic activity. The last time it erupted was in 1992, and before that,
Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up: Eruption Imminent?
Mount Spurr, a towering snow-capped stratovolcano in Alaska, has long been a source of scientific intrigue, but recent events have sparked serious concerns. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has been closely monitoring an increase in seismic activity around the volcano since April 2024.
Government plane swoops over fuming volcano, captures vivid footage
Alaska, largely unspoiled wilderness, looks like something out of The Lord of the Rings.
An Alaskan Volcano Is On The Brink, And The Ash Could Be A Nightmare For Airplanes
For the last 10 months, a volcano in Alaska has been brewing for an eruption, and now it's closer than ever. Here's what the ...
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Scientists say this US volcano has a 50% chance of erupting
Scientists said those two things indicate that something is going on underneath the surface, which is likely magma moving ...
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Scientists monitor volcanic activity near Anchorage and Atka
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is monitoring Mount Spurr and the Atka Volcanic Complex for signs of unrest. Residents are ...
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Alaska-developed volcano monitoring system will expand across U.S.
A new radar-based volcano monitoring system developed by the University of Alaska Fairbanks and U.S. Geological Survey will ...