The AVO said an eruption was "likely, but not certain, to occur within the next few weeks or months." Why It Matters. Mount ...

Mount Spurr's recent elevation to advisory status has Southcentral Alaska businesses shifting into preparation mode.

Learn what you should do if you live near an active volcano and how to stay safe before and after an eruption.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory on Wednesday said Mount Spurr is at risk of erupting within the next few weeks or months, potentially impacting residents 78 miles away in the city of Anchorage.

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 ...

Mar. 18—For decades, the Alaska Volcano Observatory has monitored dozens of volcanoes across the state for risk of eruptions. Scientists say Mount Spurr — the closest active volcano to ...