Alaska, Mount Spurr and Eruption

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
Mount Spurr is not the kind of lava-spewing volcano familiar from Hawaii, but instead has historically ejected huge plumes of volcanic ash as high as 45,000 feet into the atmosphere, disrupting air travel between the United States and Asia via the great circle routes that link places like New York and Tokyo by following the curve of the earth.
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.
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 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.
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.
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,
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