Scientists warn a volcanic eruption very close to Anchorage this year is growing more likely
A 2025 volcanic eruption at Mount Spurr near Anchorage is “likely” according to a new bulletin by the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The timing of the eruption and its size remain uncertain, the observatory said in a notice published Tuesday,
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. “The increase in gas emissions confirms that new magma has intruded into the Earth’s crust beneath the volcano and indicates that an
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Alaska volcano’s eruption ‘likely,’ could send ash to state’s population centers within weeks
Researchers predict the most likely outcome of the unrest at Mt. Spurr is “one or more explosive events” that could last as long as a few hours and produce ash clouds carried for hundreds of miles.
A Volcano Near Alaska's Largest City Could Erupt in the Coming Weeks or Months, Scientists Say
A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased
'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.
Volcano eruption in Guatemala forces hundreds to evacuate
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 ...
Volcano Watch: If Spurr erupts, here’s what pet & livestock experts say owners need to know
Both the state veterinarian and a Fairbanks livestock expert say it is key to understand ashfall’s potential impact for pets ...
Hawaii volcano again puts tall lava fountains on display in latest eruption episode
An erupting Hawaii volcano was shooting fountains of lava hundreds of feet into the sky. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ...
Volcano Eruption Could Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate
Standing at 12,300 feet, Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego is among the most active in Central America and last erupted in June 2023.
Guatemala volcanic eruption deemed over after spewing lava, evacuations
Guatemalan authorities evacuated around a thousand people on Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, ...