Alaska’s volcano experts no longer expect an eruption anytime soon from Mount Spurr, the closest active volcano to Anchorage. On Wednesday, the Alaska Volcano Observatory formally lowered the alert ...

Mount Spurr erupted once in 1953 and three times in 1992, according to the observatory. Both years saw eruptions at the Crater Peak vent, located two miles south of the volcano’s summit.

Mount Spurr erupted once in 1953 and three times in 1992, according to the observatory. Both years saw eruptions at the Crater Peak vent, located two miles south of the volcano's summit.

Posted: March 17, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025 Scientists are currently monitoring Mt. Spurr in Alaska. Shallow earthquakes in the area are causing it to spew gas.

Mount Spurr's summit vent has not erupted in the last 5,000 years, scientists estimate This event covered the city of Anchorage, home to nearly 300,000 people, in an eighth of an inch of ash.

News US News Earthquake Alaska earthquake strikes just miles from volcano that could erupt at any time A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has hit Alaska just miles from Mount Spurr, which has been showing ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska ’s Mount Spurr volcano continues to show signs of unrest, and that has led to an alert level increase in the city of Anchorage as fears of an impending eruption grow.