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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 ...
Anchorage Daily News7d
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 ...
Mount Spurr eruption possible as scientists detect elevated activity
Scientists say Mount Spurr in Alaska could potentially erupt as they detect elevated activity. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks ...
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 ...
KTVF on MSN7d
Uncertainty grows about possible Mount Spurr eruption
The AVO has been unable to measure volcanic gases via airplane or helicopter since March 21 due to poor weather.
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 ...
EMS12d
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 Media7d
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 ...
Alaska Public Media8d
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 ...
FOX Weather on MSN9d
Alaska's largest city closely watching Mount Spurr as unrest continues at volcano
Seismic activity persists at Mount Spurr, which scientists said could mean the Alaska volcano is poised for a possible ...
New York Post7d
Alaskans buy protective gear for pets as volcano eruption looms
Scientists with the Alaska Volcano Observatory have said that Mount Spurr, a volcano located roughly 80 miles from Anchorage, ...
Daily Mail3d
Steam spotted billowing from massive US volcano as American city braces for imminent eruption
Scientists have been keeping a close eye on Mount Spurr, a 11,000-foot-tall volcano that sits just 81 miles from the city of Anchorage, over the past few months due to growing signs it is ready to ...