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 Under Alaskan Volcano Could Be Sign It's About to Erupt
Mount Spurr in Alaska – rising some 3,370 meters or 11,070 feet above sea level – could be about to erupt, with the number of small and recent earthquakes in the area now into the thousands. Volcano seismologist Matthew Haney,
Alaska Volcano Eruption May Be Imminent
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) stated on February 7 that an eruption would "most likely" occur at the Crater Peak vent, not the Spurr summit. Newsweek reached out to AVO via email for comment.
Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say: Is it about to erupt?
A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
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Eruption May Be Imminent In Alaska As Earthquakes Increase Underneath Mount Spurr
These eruptions came from the Crater Peak flank vent 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) south of the peak’s summit, rather than from ...
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‘Volcanic Unrest’ at Alaska’s Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
Mount Spurr, an 11,070-foot-tall stratovolcano roughly ... Situated about two miles below Spurr summit, this vent erupted most recently in 1992 and 1953. During each of those incidents, the ...
Mount Spurr trembles again: Scientists see 50% eruption risk due to rising Earthquakes
Mount Spurr, a volcano in Alaska, shows signs of increased seismic activity, prompting scientists to warn of a potential ...
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An eruption is possible at Alaska's Mount Spurr
Mount Spurr erupted once in 1953 and three times in 1992, according to the observatory. Both years saw eruptions at the Crater Peak vent, located two miles south of the volcano's summit.