A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has hit Alaska just miles from Mount Spurr, which has been showing signs of unrest and is at risk ...

The US Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.6 quake near Petersville, approximately 86 miles from Mount Spurr, which has ...

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Tucked in southcentral Alaska, this aggressive volcano might erupt anytime soon. Residents are urged to prepare themselves.

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 is one of 53 volcanoes in Alaska that have been active in the past 250 years. Though the main summit vent has remained dormant for over 5,000 years, its Crater Peak vent has erupted ...

Mount Spurr, located about 75 miles West of Anchorage, has been acting up in recent weeks, prompting officials at the U.S. Geological Survey and Alaska Volcano Observatory to issue a yellow alert.

Mount Spurr is monitored constantly due to its proximity to Anchorage, the most populated city in Alaska, Haney said. There are 11 remote seismic stations situated around Mount Spurr.

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.