Alaska, Volcano

Why volcanologists believe Mount Spurr is getting closer to eruption
Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists.
Alaska volcano may erupt in the next few weeks — with ‘little or no additional warning’
Mount Spurr near Anchorage is emitting dangerous gases and experiencing unrest, signs that it is likely to erupt in coming weeks or months.
Volcano near Alaska’s largest city could erupt as soon as the coming weeks, scientists say
Mount Spurr is one of 53 volcanoes in Alaska that have been active within the last 250 years. It is roughly 80 miles northwest of Anchorage.
Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.
Alaska Volcano Observatory warns of potential eruption near Anchorage
The Alaska Volcano Observatory on Wednesday said Mount Spurr is at risk of erupting within the next few weeks or months, potentially impacting residents 78 miles away in the city of Anchorage. “The increase in gas emissions confirms that new magma has intruded into the Earth’s crust beneath the volcano and indicates that an
Alaskan volcano near Anchorage may erupt in coming weeks, experts warn
Alaska’s Mount Spurr, a snow-covered volcano 75 miles outside Anchorage, is showing signs it could erupt soon, experts warned. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory said the volcano will likely erupt in the coming weeks or months,
An erupting volcano turned a young man's brain into glass, researchers say
Archaeologists and volcanologists have proven that the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius turned a young man's brain into glass.
Alaskan Volcano Likely to Erupt in the Next Weeks or Months, Experts Warn
Volcanologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory have been monitoring volcanic unrest since April of last year.
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The adoration of the volcanologists
But I recognized the power of fascination—and even something of the same amateur spirit—in the beautiful, meditative documentary Fire of Love, about French volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft ...
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2 ways volcanologists sample lava from hard to almost impossible
Following is a transcript of the video. Jeff Karson: Here we go. Abby Tang: This is lava. And this is also lava. One's man-made, and one's, well, coughed up by Mother Earth. But both these ...
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Alaska's Mount Spurr getting even closer to eruption as unrest escalates, volcanologists say
NEW YORK — Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists. Scientists at the Alaska ...
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‘Volcanic Unrest’ at Alaska’s Mount Spurr Suggests 50-50 Chance an Eruption Could Be Coming
Volcanologists are closely monitoring the 11,070-foot-tall stratovolcano, located roughly 75 miles from Anchorage, after a recent uptick in earthquakes Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent A volcano in ...
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Kanlaon showing signs of increased unrest anew
State volcanologists have detected signs of increasing unrest at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros  Island after they recorded 15 ...
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Volcanic Catastrophe Could Hit This Part Of The U.S. Without Warning & Kill Thousands In 30 Minutes
In a remote corner of the U.S., active volcanoes wait patiently above the ridgelines, leaving residents on edge.