Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Could Erupt in Coming Weeks or Months, Scientists Say

Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Could Erupt in Coming Weeks or Months, Scientists Say
The summit of Mount Spurr in Alaska on Oct. 24, 2024. Wyatt Mayo/Alaska Volcano Observatory, U.S. Geological Survey via AP
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska—A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Wednesday that it had measured during recent overflights “significantly elevated volcanic gas emissions,” and said signs indicated an eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.