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

Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say. Is it about to erupt?
Mount Spurr, which sits about 75 miles west of Anchorage, has seen “ volcanic unrest ” for the last 10 months, including an increasing number of earthquakes, according to a Feb. 6 statement from the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The unrest suggests “that an eruption is possible,” officials said.
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 volcano '50-50 chance of erupting' after series of earthquakes in last 10 months
Scientists have issued a warning that a massive volcano in Alaska is on the brink of eruption. 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 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.
Eruption May Be Imminent In Alaska As Earthquakes Increase Underneath Mount Spurr
G eologists are closely monitoring Mount Spurr in the Aleutian Arc of Alaska, USA, after continued volcanic unrest. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) monitoring the situation says that an eruption is possible in the coming days and weeks.
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’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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Earthquakes at massive Alaska volcano Mount Spurr ramp up again — and there's now a 50-50 chance of an eruption
In both cases, the volcano belched out columns of ash 65,000 feet (20,000 meters) into the atmosphere. There's a 50-50 chance this could happen again, Haney said.
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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.