Geologists 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.

A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.

An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.

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. If an eruption at the Crater Peak does occur,