Alaska, Volcano

Volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, could erupt in coming weeks, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.
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.
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’
Mount Spurr near Anchorage is emitting dangerous gases and experiencing unrest, signs that it is likely to erupt in coming weeks or months.
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
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