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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 ...
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 ...
Anchorage Daily News5d
Mount Spurr eruption now less likely though still possible, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Thursday that decreased earthquake activity and ground deformation around Spurr point to ...
Alaska Beacon1d
Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava
Volcanoes inspire awe with spectacular eruptions and incandescent rivers of lava, but often their deadliest hazard is what ...
EMS122h
EMS in the ash zone: Alaska’s Mount Spurr and the volcanic challenge
From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for ...
Alaska Public Media5d
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 ...
Alaskans buy protective gear for pets as volcano eruption looms
Anchorage residents have been not only buying protective equipment for themselves, but also for their pets. These items ...
Alaska Mount Spurr volcano eruption fears spark panic buying frenzy
Fears of a huge volcano eruption has sparked a panic buying frenzy as thousands of residents rush to stock up on essential ...
Tyla11d
Volcano warning sparks chaos for 300,000 US residents after they’re told to prepare for ‘explosive’ eruption
Residents of Alaska's largest town are 'getting ready for a volcanic eruption', after a scientist warned that it could be ...
Greek Reporter11d
300,000 Alaska Residents Brace for Potential Volcano Eruption
Residents in Anchorage, Alaska, prepare for a possible Mount Spurr volcano eruption as scientists warn of rising seismic ...
Alaska Public Media6d
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 ...
Daily Mail11d
Mega volcano is set to EXPLODE as dozens of earthquakes destabilize its center... with bustling city in its path
Mount Spurr was releasing elevated levels of gas from its summit crater and a side vent last month, which is an indicator of changes within the volcano, such as water being heated by magma deep ...