Scientists are currently monitoring Mt. Spurr in Alaska. Shallow earthquakes in the area are causing it to spew gas.

From how ashfall smells to how you can help affected wildlife, we asked experts across the state about the things on your mind should Mount Spurr erupt.

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.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Thursday that decreased earthquake activity and ground deformation around Spurr point to a less likely eruption. But more data is needed to be sure.

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 ...

A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city may be preparing to erupt, according to experts who have been monitoring the situation.

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 ...

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.