Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up

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.
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,
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.
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The last time it erupted was in 1992, and before that, 1953. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory have reported several small earthquakes underneath the volcano, leading to the possibility that Mount Spurr is inching closer to an eruption.
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.
‘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
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 Alaska Volcano Is Showing Signs It Might Erupt Soon
Mount Spurr in Alaska is showing signs of unrest, such as hundreds of small earthquakes beneath the surface. The volcano could be getting ready to erupt soon, with experts saying the chance of eruption is 50-50.
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.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992,
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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 ...