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The chance of Alaska’s Spurr volcano erupting is lower — but there’s a big caveat as 268,000 Americans brace
The volcano, which is located less than 100 miles away from the major city of Anchorage, remains at an elevated level of ...
Mount Spurr eruption possible as scientists detect elevated activity
Scientists say Mount Spurr in Alaska could potentially erupt as they detect elevated activity. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks ...
Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano on yellow alert eruption watch as scientists provide update
Scientists provided an update Thursday on the chances of an eruption of the Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska, a situation being ...
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Likelihood of Spurr eruption decreases, researchers say, but uncertainty remains
Researcher Matt Haney says the decrease in likelihood is due to a drop in a few indicators of volcanic unrest, namely shallow ...
'Ash may soar 50,000 feet...': Mount Spurr rattles Alaska with 55 quakes as scientists warn eruption may be imminent
The warning signs have been building since April 2024. Earthquakes jumped from around 30 to 125 by October, and the US ...
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How to protect your car if Mount Spurr erupts
Scientists say Anchorage’s closest active volcano is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months. Here’s what to do to make ...
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Alaskans buy protection for pets as Mount Spurr rumbles toward possible volcanic eruption
Anchorage residents are not only preparing themselves for a possible eruption of the Mount Spurr volcano but also their pets.
Mount Spurr’s rumbles provide timely reminder of health risks from volcanic ash
When a large volcano erupts, as Mount Spurr appears close to doing about 80 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, it can ...
Steam Erupts from Mount Spurr: Anchorage Residents Prepare for Volcanic Activity
Mount Spurr, located approximately 80 miles west of Anchorage, is a dormant but potentially dangerous volcano. Recent video footage from March 7 shows steam emanating from the summit, a concerning ...
Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt
When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the ...
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Glaciers, bears and peak views: Alaska flightseeing offers memories to last a lifetime
One of the fastest-growing sectors for flightseeing in Alaska is helicopter flightseeing. Hovering over a blue pool on a ...
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Spurr activity ‘declined slightly’
If an eruption were to occur, there would be noticeable indicators that may provide days to weeks of additional warning.