Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up

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 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
Mount Spurr is not the kind of lava-spewing volcano familiar from Hawaii, but instead has historically ejected huge plumes of volcanic ash as high as 45,000 feet into the atmosphere, disrupting air travel between the United States and Asia via the great circle routes that link places like New York and Tokyo by following the curve of the earth.
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 Volcano Observatory monitoring increased activity at Mount Spurr west of Anchorage
Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected beneath Mount Spurr in the past week, increasing the odds of an eruption.
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.
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An Alaska Volcano Is Showing Signs It Might Erupt Soon
Mount Spurr in Alaska is showing signs of unrest, such as hundreds of small earthquakes beneath the surface. The volcano could be getting ready to erupt soon, with experts saying the chance of eruption is 50-50.
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‘Volcanic Unrest’ at Alaska’s Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
Earthquakes have been occuring more frequently at Mount Spurr in recently months. Alaska Volcano Observatory Volcanologists expect to see some warning signs that the volcano is about to erupt ...
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Alaska Volcano Eruption May Be Imminent
Mount Spurr, an Alaskan volcano shuddering with small earthquakes for 10 months, could erupt soon. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) stated on February 7 that an eruption would "most likely ...