Alaska, Mount Spurr

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.
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.
Video Of Alaska’s Mount Spurr
Video of the summit crater of Mt. Spurr taken on February 7, 2025. The lake which only formed in 2024 is mostly covered in ice.
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.
She’s Gonna Blow? Alaska Volcano Showing Signs Of Unrest
Mount Spurr in Alaska is showing signs of unrest. The volcano may be gearing up to erupt. Scientists have recorded hundreds of small earthquakes underneath the volcano's surface over the last 10 months,
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