Alaska volcano researchers say seismic activity around Mount Spurr has continued to decline over the last month, but the closest active volcano to the state’s population centers could still erupt. In ...

One of two main craters on Alaska’s Mount Spurr, shown in 1991. Earthquake activity suggested the volcano was close to erupting again in 2025. (Photo by R.G. McGimsey/Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 20—Put away the doggles, at least for now: Mount Spurr, a volcano about 80 miles west of Anchorage, is no longer primed to ...

Seismic activity persists at Mount Spurr, which scientists said could mean the Alaska volcano is poised for a possible eruption.

Scientists at Mount Spurr in Alaska have been unable to collect vital volcanic data for over a month as the area experiences “elevated” levels of earthquakes — but authorities claim an eruption is ...

Game McGimsey collecting volcanic ash samples after the 1992 eruption of Mount Spurr. Anchorage was blanketed in about an eighth of an inch of ash. Scientists are still keeping a close eye on the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered ...

Put away the doggles, at least for now: Mount Spurr, a volcano about 80 miles west of Anchorage, is no longer primed to erupt anytime soon. The Alaska Volcano Observatory on Wednesday reduced its ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing ...