Alaska, Volcano

Volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, could erupt in coming weeks, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.
Alaska volcano may erupt in the next few weeks — with ‘little or no additional warning’
“It is also possible that an eruption could occur with little or no additional warning,” the Alaska Volcano Observatory stated. “This would be extremely hazardous for recreators on Mount Spurr or near its drainages as well as those overflying the volcano.”
Alaska's Mount Spurr getting even closer to eruption as unrest escalates, volcanologists say
Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists.
A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in the coming months
A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr has increased.
Mount Spurr's impending eruption threatens Anchorage, Alaska
Scientists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory have reported significant unrest at Mount Spurr, an 11,070-foot volcano located approximately 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, indicating a potential eruption in the coming weeks or months,
What is Mount Spurr? What to know about the Alaska volcano that could erupt soon
Mount Spurr, located about 75 miles West of Anchorage, has been acting up in recent weeks, prompting officials at the U.S. Geological Survey and Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue a yellow alert. This yellow status means the volcano is exhibiting signs of "elevated unrest" compared to its usual activity, indicating that it may soon erupt.
Alaska Volcano Observatory warns of potential eruption near Anchorage
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. “The increase in gas emissions confirms that new magma has intruded into the Earth’s crust beneath the volcano and indicates that an
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