Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up

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 ash could mean for airplanes.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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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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A significant threat within an Alaska mountain
An eruption of Mount Churchill today similar to previous major plumes would bring much of the Northern Hemisphere to a ...
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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, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Alaska Volcano Observatory.
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Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
Matt Loewen/Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S. Geological Survey The 1992 eruptions began in June of that year following about three weeks of volcanic tremor, Haney said. The 11,070-foot volcano ...