Mount Spurr Shows Signs of Imminent Eruption in Alaska

Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot stratovolcano located 81 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with elevated gas emissions and ongoing seismic activity since April 2024. On March 7, 2025, the volcano released higher levels of gas from its summit and the Crater Peak side vent, which is identified as the likely site for a future explosive eruption. Scientists warn that the eruption could send ash plumes up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere, potentially affecting Anchorage and surrounding areas. The eruption is expected to last three to four hours and may trigger mudslides and avalanches; however, experts note that no populated areas lie within the immediate impact zone. Matt Haney, the lead scientist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, indicated that this is the first significant unrest since Mount Spurr last erupted in 1992. The US Geological Survey has placed the volcano under an