The Alaskan Volcano Observatory has shared new images of plumes of gas streaming out of Mount Spurr, which scientists suspect ...

Scientists say Mount Spurr, the closest volcano to Anchorage, is likely to erupt in the next weeks or months. If that happens ...

According to the latest update by the Alaska Volcano Observatory steam was observed rising from the summit on March 26. A ...

“The flanks of Mount Spurr likely would be swept by pyroclastic flows (hot avalanches) and impacted by ballistic showers. Mudflows (lahars) could inundate the upper Chakachatna River valley.” Happily, ...

Mount Spurr has been showing signs of an eruption since last year, but scientists think one is even more imminent.

When Mount Spurr last erupted, some light ashfall reportedly made its way to Juneau and airlines grounded flights for about a ...

The volcanic mudflows pose very little risk because there are no communities in that area. Although people do not live in the immediate area surrounding Mount Spurr, it is a tourist destination.

Mount Spurr, 78 miles from Anchorage, is unusual in its potential to foul air quality, disrupt jet service and otherwise ...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has noted several key hazards posed by an eruption at Mount Spurr, particularly concerning volcanic ash. Volcanic ash affects aviation significantly and ...

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.

Elevated levels of volcanic gas and earthquakes have been recorded at the site. Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an ...

“The flanks of Mount Spurr likely would be swept by pyroclastic flows (hot avalanches) and impacted by ballistic showers. Mudflows (lahars) could inundate the upper Chakachatna River valley.” ...