As scientists monitor unrest at Mount Spurr, the closest community to the volcano is preparing residents for potential ashfall. The Native Village of Tyonek is about 40 miles east of Spurr and ...

Eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr is likely, and scientists say preparations should begin The Alaska Volcano Observatory said now is a good time for Alaskans to "familiarize themselves with the ...

Mount Spurr is about 75 miles west of Anchorage at the southernmost end of the Tordrillo Mountains and is visible from Anchorage on a clear day. ... Preparations. If Spurr does erupt, ...

The vent at the highest point on Spurr, called the summit vent, hasn't erupted in more than 5,000 years, according to the USGS. The Crater Peak vent, located about 3 miles below the summit, has ...

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.

Mount Spurr, located about 75 miles West of Anchorage, has been acting up in recent weeks, prompting officials at the U.S. Geological Survey and Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue a yellow alert.

Jim Anderson, ASD's Chief Operation Officer, talked about the preparations the Anchorage School District has made for Mount Spurr's eruption at Dimond High School on March 21, 2025.

Mount Spurr’s Crater Peak vent last erupted in 1992, producing ash columns over 50,000 feet high and depositing ash across south-central Alaska, including Anchorage.

Mount Spurr, located about 75 miles West of Anchorage, has been acting up in recent weeks, prompting officials at the U.S. Geological Survey and Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue a yellow alert.

Mount Spurr stands just 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Jeff Manes “Overall, the likelihood of an eruption has decreased from March, but the volcano remains at an ...

Eruption of Alaska’s Mount Spurr is likely and scientists say preparations should begin. USGS file/2024 The summit of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano. ... Mount Spurr is nearly 80 miles from Anchorage.

Eruption at Alaska’s Mount Spurr is likely and scientists say preparations should begin. Story by Minyvonne Burke • 1mo. ... Mount Spurr is nearly 80 miles from Anchorage.