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This Alaska volcano might erupt soon. Here's the chaos it could cause.
An explosion on Mount Spurr could generate massive cloud of ash, which could mess with airplanes and cause issues for humans.
Major US city on fresh volcano eruption watch after swarm of earthquakes leave locals terrified
More than two dozen earthquakes have rattled a massive volcano over the last two days, as locals capture footage of steam ...
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Before he rose to fame and sparked controversy, L. Ron Hubbard was a seafaring radio host in Alaska
When Lafayette “you may call him L” Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) washed ashore at Ketchikan on Aug. 31, 1940, he was a generally ...
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How Active Volcanoes Can Put Airplanes in Danger
For a pilot, the first signs of flying into an ash cloud can include sudden darkness, fluctuating airspeed, and landing ...
Watch moment idiot tourists climb into fiery mouth of active volcano Popocatépetl in death defying stunt
THIS is the shocking moment that three tourists risked their lives by clambering into a live, lava-filled volcano. The thrill ...
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Rural village prepares for Mount Spurr eruption as observatory monitors
With a possible eruption looming, the Alaska Observatory is closely watching Mount Spurr. Your Alaska Link shows how one rural village is getting prepared. (Photo courtesy: AVO/USGS) ...
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Watch moment idiot tourists climb into fiery mouth of active volcano Popocatépetl in death defying stunt
Mount Spurr, the 11,000-foot behemoth sitting just 80 miles west of Anchorage, has been rumbling ... between North America and Asia. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said in a chilling ...
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Congressman Nick Begich Introduces Bill to Reauthorize National Volcano Monitoring System
In Alaska, this legislation is especially timely with Mount Spurr, an active volcano located 80 miles west of Anchorage having shown recent signs of unrest. In the event of an eruption ...