Scientists Warn That Volcano Near Alaska's Largest City Could Erupt in 'Next Few Weeks or Months'
A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, could erupt in the 'next few weeks or months,' the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has shared in a release.
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.”
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.
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.
Volcano near Alaska’s largest city could erupt as soon as the coming weeks, scientists say
Mount Spurr is one of 53 volcanoes in Alaska that have been active within the last 250 years. It is roughly 80 miles northwest of Anchorage.
Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano showing signs of potential eruption in coming weeks or months
Increased volcanic activity on Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano could lead to an eruption in the coming weeks or months, scientists say.
'Extremely hazardous': Alaska volcano could erupt within weeks or months
Evidence of elevated volcanic activity indicate eruption of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano could happen within weeks or months, federal officials say.
Scientists say volcano eruption in Alaska is now ‘likely’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A volcano in Alaska is ‘likely’ to erupt, according to experts. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said it has seen an increase in volcanic gas emissions from Mount Spurr during flyovers in the last week.
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.
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