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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 ...
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 ...
Scientists provide update on status of possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
Scientists provided an update Thursday on the chances of an eruption of the Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska, a situation being ...
Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt
When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the ...
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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 ...
Mount Spurr’s rumbles provide timely reminder of health risks from volcanic ash
When a large volcano erupts, as Mount Spurr appears close to doing about 80 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, it can ...
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 eruption.
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Ash from an eruption over 100 years ago still impacts Kodiak. Here's why.
Ash from the 1912 Novarupta eruption periodically hits the west side of Kodiak Island, Larsen Bay and Karluk, roughly 65 ...
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Volcano Eruption Threatens 300,000 US Residents, Authorities Issue Immediate Warning
Mount Spurr has begun to stir after decades of silence. This 11,070-foot stratovolcano sits 81 miles west of Anchorage, ...
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Alaska's largest city may be poised for major volcanic eruption
Scientists think a volcano near Alaska's largest city may be poised for a possible eruption. In March, the Alaska Volcano ...
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Alaska's Mt Spurr volcano showing signs of eruption amid surge in quakes and gas emissions
Dozens of mini-earthquakes have rattled Alaska's Mount Spurr over the past week, sparking fears among scientists that the towering 11,000-foot volcano may be on the verge of a major eruption.
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Spurr activity ‘declined slightly’
If an eruption were to occur, there would be noticeable indicators that may provide days to weeks of additional warning.