Alaska volcano earthquakes spark '50-50 chance' of eruption

Volcano eruption near Anchorage possible but not imminent
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For nearly a year Mount Spurr, an active volcano near Anchorage, has shown increased activity of unrest. The activity could be a sign of a larger eruption coming, although Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists say more signs are needed to know if an eruption is imminent.
Alaska volcano earthquakes spark '50-50 chance' of eruption as state on high alert
A colossal volcano in Alaska is likely to erupt soon, scientists warn. Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano on the Cook Inlet about 75 miles from Anchorage, has a 50-50 chance of spewing out hot magma and ash that could be toxic for humans to breathe,
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.
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A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.
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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
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.
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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 Volcano Observatory monitoring increased activity at Mount Spurr west of Anchorage
Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected beneath Mount Spurr in the past week, increasing the odds of an eruption.