Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up

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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
Video Of Alaska’s Mount Spurr
Video of the summit crater of Mt. Spurr taken on February 7, 2025. The lake which only formed in 2024 is mostly covered in ice.
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‘Volcanic Unrest’ at Alaska’s Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
“The duration (ten months) and nature of the unrest suggest that an eruption is possible,” according to a February 6 statement from the United States Geological Survey’s Alaska Volcano ...
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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 ...
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Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
An eruption could impact the most populated city in Alaska. An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly ...
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Massive volcano in Alaska hit by swarm of earthquakes as scientists warn it has a 50-50 chance of erupting
Scientists have warned that a massive volcano in Alaska has a 50-50 chance ... the earthquakes indicate a 50-50 chance that this type of eruption could happen again. 'It's had a higher-than ...
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 ...