Alaska volcano earthquakes spark '50-50 chance' of eruption

Earthquakes at massive Alaska volcano Mount Spurr ramp up again — and there's now a 50-50 chance of an eruption
Ten months of unrest at Mount Spurr could be a sign of an upcoming eruption from a side vent or, less likely, from the main crater.
Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say: Is it about to erupt?
A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.
Alaska Volcano Observatory sees 50-50 chance of eruption near Anchorage soon
Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected beneath Mount Spurr in the past week, increasing the odds of an eruption at the volcano.
Alaska Volcano Eruption May Be Imminent
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) stated on February 7 that an eruption would "most likely" occur at the Crater Peak vent, not the Spurr summit. Newsweek reached out to AVO via email for comment. If an eruption at the Crater Peak does occur,
Alaska volcano earthquakes spark '50-50 chance' of eruption as state on high alert
A colossal volcano in Alaska is likely to erupt soon, scientists warn. Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano on the Cook Inlet about 75 miles from Anchorage, has a 50-50 chance of spewing out hot magma and ash that could be toxic for humans to breathe,
Alaska’s Largest Volcano Is Waking Up and There’s a 50-50 Chance of an Eruption
Mount Spurr, a towering snow-capped stratovolcano in Alaska, has long been a source of scientific intrigue, but recent events have sparked serious concerns. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has been closely monitoring an increase in seismic activity around the volcano since April 2024.
Mount Spurr trembles again: Scientists see 50% eruption risk due to rising Earthquakes
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Earthquake shakes Southcentral Alaska
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Alaska Volcano Observatory monitoring increased activity at Mount Spurr west of Anchorage
It’s the closest volcano to Anchorage. So it’s keeping us busy at AVO,” Haney said. More than 200 earthquakes have been detected at Spurr in the past week, but that’s short of the nonstop ...
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Series of earthquakes occur across Alaska, from Aleutian Islands to Anchorage region
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