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 volcano could erupt imminently as earthquakes put state on high alert
Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano on the Cook Inlet, has a 50-50 chance of spewing out hot magma and ash that could be toxic for humans, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) warned.
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
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.
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.
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Eruption watch at Alaska's Mt. Spurr volcano continues, earthquake swarms reported
"It's about a 50/50 chance right now," said Matt Haney, the scientist in charge of the Alaska Volcano Observatory in Anchorage. "So it's equally likely it will or will not progress to an ...
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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 ...
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An eruption is possible at Alaska's Mount Spurr
Experts have also observed ground deformations, said David Fee, a coordinating scientist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory. "Basically, as we think magma and fluids rise within the earth ...