Alaska's Mount Spurr Volcano Risks Eruption, Earthquake Swarms Recorded

Mount Spurr, located 75 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska, is showing signs of potential eruption, with hundreds of small earthquakes recorded and ground deformations observed over the past 10 months. Scientists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory report a 50% chance of an eruption, though there is no definitive timeline for when it might occur. Notably, a small lake has formed within the crater, and there are indications of warmer water and gas emissions. The volcano, which last erupted in 1992, poses a risk mainly through ash clouds that could disrupt air travel, particularly on routes connecting the U.S. and Asia. Experts emphasize the importance of monitoring for increased seismic activity and other warning signs that could precede an eruption. Currently, the volcano is at a 'yellow' advisory level, indicating unrest but no immediate local threat.