Alaska, Mount Spurr

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.
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.
Eruption watch at Alaska's Mt. Spurr volcano continues, earthquake swarms reported
A swarm of more than 100 shallow earthquakes at Alaska's Mount Spurr that began Sunday night and ran to Monday morning suggest the volcano could be moving closer to an eruption. "It's about a 50/50 chance right now,
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.
Earthquakes Under Alaskan Volcano Could Be Sign It's About to Erupt
Mount Spurr in Alaska – rising some 3,370 meters or 11,070 feet above sea level  – could be about to erupt, with the number of small and recent earthquakes in the area now into the thousands.
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
Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say: Is it about to erupt?
A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.
Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.
‘Volcanic Unrest’ at Alaska’s Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
Volcanologists are closely monitoring the 11,070-foot-tall stratovolcano, located roughly 75 miles from Anchorage, after a recent uptick in earthquakes
Could an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr send ash to Maine?
Mount Spurr in Alaska is being closely watched by volcanologists after prior tremors and geographical changes increased the amount of volcanic activity. The last time it erupted was in 1992, and before that,
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 ...
Government plane swoops over fuming volcano, captures vivid footage
Alaska, largely unspoiled wilderness, looks like something out of The Lord of the Rings.
New explosive activity on Atka volcano in Alaska
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said a small explosive event happened at 7:26 p.m. They say a small amount of volcanic ash was ...
Scientists say this US volcano has a 50% chance of erupting
Scientists said those two things indicate that something is going on underneath the surface, which is likely magma moving within the earth. However, experts said there is about a 50% chance Spurr will ...