Mount Spurr has been showing signs of an eruption since last year, but scientists think one is even more imminent.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory says that if the snowcapped volcano erupts, the impacts could include damage to aircraft from ash.

“It is also possible that an eruption could occur with little or no additional warning,” the Alaska Volcano Observatory ...

Scientists say Mount Spurr — about 80 miles from Anchorage — is becoming more seismically active, spewing large amounts of dangerous gasses and heating up at its surface.

Evidence of elevated volcanic activity indicate eruption of Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano could happen within weeks or months, ...

The greatest threat from the volcano is lahars—dangerous flows of ash, rock, mud, and debris capable of burying entire towns. The volcano usually burps out small plumes of gas and ash every 15 ...

However, NPS officials warn that volcanic activity can produce hazardous gases like sulfur dioxide. These particles can be especially dangerous to those with heart or respiratory issues.

Survivors gave emotional testimony during the 2023 trial that they had not been told the active volcano was dangerous when they paid to visit it. They were also not supplied with protective ...

The former is particularly dangerous as it is colorless and odorless, making it difficult to detect. Last month, observatory officials categorized the volcano with a "yellow" advisory level after ...