The key sign that US volcano is about to erupt: Scientists on high alert after spotting a huge steam plume rising from Mount Spurr
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) says that the steam alone is not a sign of an impending eruption. However, combined with ...
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How to Stay Safe Before, During, and After a Volcano Eruption
Learn what you should do if you live near an active volcano and how to stay safe before and after an eruption.
Mount Spurr: An Imminent Eruption and Its Implications for Alaska
In recent updates, the Alaska Volcano Observatory has reported an increase in seismic activity near Mount Spurr, which is located approximately 75 miles west of Anchorage. As of October 2024, the ...
Steam Plume Eruption at Mount Spurr: A Growing Concern for Alaskan Residents
In a surprising turn of events, Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska has released a significant plume of steam, raising alarms among scientists and local residents alike. As reported by the Alaska Volcano ...
Volcano Watch: Background and science behind Mount Spurr and what you should know
On Volcano Watch, we take a deep dive into the science of Mount Spurr and the chances it will erupt again, what we’ve learned ...
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Spurr ashfall could divert flights to Fairbanks. Airport officials say they're ready.
Mount Spurr is teetering toward a possible eruption nearly 300 miles south of Fairbanks. Despite that distance, officials at ...
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Retired volcanologist reflects on Mount Spurr’s 1992 eruption and its lessons
As we keep a watchful eye on Mount Spurr, we're remembering the last time it erupted...and the lessons it taught us. Your Alaska Link's spoke with a scientist who had ...
Image captures huge steam plume rising from Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
The Alaskan Volcano Observatory has shared new images of plumes of gas streaming out of Mount Spurr, which scientists suspect ...
DOGE Update: Alaska Volcano Monitor Closure Blocked Amid Eruption Threat
Representative Nick Begich said he intervened to block the lease termination for the building housing the Alaska Volcano ...
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How a Mount Spurr eruption could impact Unalaska
Emergency officials in Unalaska are closely watching an active volcano near Anchorage. Scientists said Mount Spurr is likely ...
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Will it? Won’t it? And when? Anchorage contends with a restive volcano in its backyard
Mount Spurr, 78 miles from Anchorage, is unusual in its potential to foul air quality, disrupt jet service and otherwise ...