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Scientists are currently monitoring Mt. Spurr in Alaska. Shallow earthquakes in the area are causing it to spew gas.
A look behind the scenes at how Mount Spurr activity is monitored. Officials monitoring Mount Spurr activity demonstrate how they are keeping track of the volcano.
From possible impacts to how to prepare, we dive into what we know so far about Anchorage’s closest active volcano and how to prepare for its likely eruption.
A map of Mount Spurr, Alaska, showing monitoring stations operated by the Alaska Volcano Observatory and hypocenters of earthquakes that occurred from Jan. 1, 2024, through Feb. 6, 2025.
Mount Spurr, located roughly 75 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, may erupt in coming weeks, experts say.
Alaska residents are again being urged to brace themselves for a possible eruption of Mount Spurr. Following up on last week's warning, the Alaska Volcano Observatory reiterated in a series of ...
Scientists at Mount Spurr in Alaska have been unable to collect vital volcanic data for over a month as the area experiences “elevated” levels of earthquakes — but authorities claim an ...
Despite a recent decrease in activity, there’s still a chance Mount Spurr will blow. And if that happens, there are a few things you should know about keeping ash out of your home.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Volcanologists are closely monitoring Mount Spurr, located 75 miles west of Anchorage, after a series of seismic tremors and significant changes in the terrain suggest the ...
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, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists.
A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city may be preparing to erupt, according to experts who have been monitoring the situation.