Aleutian Islands Volcano

Eruption watch at Alaska's Mt. Spurr volcano continues, earthquake swarms reported

A swarm of more than 100 shallow earthquakes at Alaska's Mount Spurr that began Sunday night and ran to Monday morning suggest the volcano could be moving closer to an eruption. "It's about a 50/50 chance right now,

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Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption

The Alaska Volcano Observatory is closely monitoring Mount Spurr, which is located about 75 miles west of Anchorage. “AVO continues to monitor activity at Mount Spurr for signals that would indicate that the volcano is moving closer to an eruption.

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Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up: Eruption Imminent?

Mount Spurr, a towering snow-capped stratovolcano in Alaska, has long been a source of scientific intrigue, but recent events have sparked serious concerns. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has been closely monitoring an increase in seismic activity around the volcano since April 2024.

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An Alaska Volcano Is Showing Signs It Might Erupt Soon

Mount Spurr in Alaska is showing signs of unrest, such as hundreds of small earthquakes beneath the surface. The volcano could be getting ready to erupt soon, with experts saying the chance of eruption is 50-50.

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This Little-known Chain of 300-plus Volcanic Islands Is One of the Most Underrated U.S. Cruise Destinations — Here's How to Visit

nearly 300 volcanic islands make up the Aleutian chain. The native Unangax̂ (Aleuts) inhabited the area for millennia before Russian colonization and the introduction of Christianity in the 18th ...

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An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know about the volcano

Hundreds of small earthquakes have occurred beneath Mount Spurr, located in the volcanically active Aleutian Arc and approximately 75 miles west of Anchorage, according to the Alaska Volcano ...

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Warning as threat levels for three US volcanoes are elevated due to possible eruptions

Great Sitkin, which sits in the western Aleutian Islands, was elevated to a higher risk following small earthquakes and steaming from its summit crater. This volcano explosively erupted in May ...

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The day an underwater volcano almost wiped out a nation

The towering undersea volcano known as Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai had awakened, and on a balmy afternoon in January 2022 it began blasting its insides into the sky above this Pacific island chain ...

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These 18 'Very High Threat' Volcanoes Could Wreak Havoc On The US

Mount Redoubt, also in Alaska's Aleutian island chain, was placed on watch ... Mount Spurr, the highest volcano in the Alaskan Aleutian arc, last erupted in 1992, depositing ash over the city ...

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Destination: Victory

Ostereich and Peller – having just claimed first and second place in Thursday’s Park Elementary School National Geographic Bee – revealed the secret of their success to the Leader. “I just like to ...

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