'Volcanic Unrest' at Alaska's Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
A volcano in southern Alaska is rumbling with seismic activity, which hints at the possibility that it might soon erupt. Mount Spurr, an 11,070-foot-tall stratovolcano roughly 75 miles from Anchorage,
Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.
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.
Earthquakes at massive Alaska volcano Mount Spurr ramp up again — and there's now a 50-50 chance of an eruption
Ten months of unrest at Mount Spurr could be a sign of an upcoming eruption from a side vent or, less likely, from the main crater.
Alaska volcano could erupt imminently as earthquakes put American state on high alert
Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano in Alaska has a 50-50 chance of erupting in the near future, according to the USGS, which has put the state on high alert
Mount Spurr trembles again: Scientists see 50% eruption risk due to rising Earthquakes
Mount Spurr, a volcano in Alaska, shows signs of increased seismic activity, prompting scientists to warn of a potential eruption.
Alaska Volcano Observatory sees 50-50 chance of eruption near Anchorage soon
Mount Spurr, whose volcanic ash darkened Anchorage’s skies in 1953 and 1992, may be building toward another eruption.
Alaska Volcano Eruption May Be Imminent
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) stated on February 7 that an eruption would "most likely" occur at the Crater Peak vent, not the Spurr summit. Newsweek reached out to AVO via email for comment.
Alaska’s Largest Volcano Is Waking Up and There’s a 50-50 Chance of an Eruption
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.
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Alaska’s two largest quakes in 2024 were magnitude 6.3
Alaska had two magnitude 6.3 earthquakes in 2024, and they were the state’s largest quakes for the year, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Earthquake shakes Southcentral Alaska
Residents from Anchorage to Peters Creek reported feeling the magnitude 4.3 earthquake as it struck west of the city.
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