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 ...

When Mount Spurr blows, it will spew an enormous cloud of black ash 50,000 feet into the sky, and this will pose a significant hazard to airplanes because the particles are highly abrasive.

Multiple earthquakes have hit near Alaska's Mount Spurr that scientists warn is gearing up for an eruption. The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected at least a dozen tremors within 30 miles of the ...

Chart detailing earthquake activity and deformation at Mount Spurr from Sept. 1, 2023, to May 23, 2025. The summit of Mount Spurr on Oct. 24, 2024. AP ...

North of Iliamna, another Alaskan volcano, Mount Spurr, has been experiencing swarms of shallow earthquakes since February. It's now at a normal advisory level.

Haney said Spurr could blow a few weeks from now, a few months or not at all. If it does erupt, you should think about protecting your home. Here are three main things to keep in mind. 1.