Alaska Volcano Observatory, Anchorage

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.
Scientists warn a volcanic eruption very close to Anchorage this year is growing more likely
A 2025 volcanic eruption at Mount Spurr near Anchorage is “likely” according to a new bulletin by the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The timing of the eruption and its size remain uncertain, the observatory said in a notice published Tuesday,
Alaska's Mount Spurr getting even closer to eruption as unrest escalates, volcanologists say
Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists.
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.
Scientists Warn That Volcano Near Alaska's Largest City Could Erupt in 'Next Few Weeks or Months'
A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, could erupt in the 'next few weeks or months,' the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has shared in a release.
Alaska volcano’s eruption ‘likely,’ could send ash to state’s population centers within weeks
Researchers predict the most likely outcome of the unrest at Mt. Spurr is “one or more explosive events” that could last as long as a few hours and produce ash clouds carried for hundreds of miles.
Scientists say volcano eruption in Alaska is now ‘likely’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A volcano in Alaska is ‘likely’ to erupt, according to experts. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said it has seen an increase in volcanic gas emissions from Mount Spurr during flyovers in the last week.
'Extremely hazardous': Alaska volcano could erupt within weeks or months
Evidence of elevated volcanic activity indicate eruption of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano could happen within weeks or months, federal officials say.
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.
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
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 WEEKS: Experts reveal how it is likely to affect 3 lakh people living nearby? What to expect
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has warned that it had observed ‘significantly elevated volcanic gas emissions’ in Mt. Spurr ...
Not Iceland or Japan: Here’s where the next volcano could erupt and it’s in the United States
This week, experts revealed that there's been volcanic activity in the United States and that the volcano could erupt "in the ...