Unrest continues at Mount Spurr volcano. Seismicity remains elevated with numerous small, shallow volcanic earthquakes detected beneath the volcano over the past day. Robust steaming was observed from the summit yesterday due to favorable atmospheric and viewing conditions.

Mar 19, 2025 · From possible impacts to how to prepare, we dive into what we know so far about Anchorage’s closest active volcano and how to prepare for its likely eruption.

Spurrquakes Mount Spurr earthquakes began increasing gradually in April 2024, and the AVO raised its alert level to yellow/advisory in October 2024. In March 2025, signs began pointing to a likely eruption. Located 78 miles northwest of Anchorage, Mount Spurr is a prominent peak in the Aleutian volcanic chain (Figure 1).

5 hours ago · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska is home to more than 140 volcanoes. Nearly 100 of those are active, including Mount Spurr just over 75 miles west of Anchorage. On Volcano Watch, we take a deep dive into the science of Mount Spurr and the chances it will erupt again, what we’ve learned from past eruptions, and the new tools we …

5 days ago · Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano continues to show signs of unrest, and that has led to an alert level increase in the city of Anchorage as fears of an impending eruption grow.

13 hours ago · Mount Spurr, located around 80 miles (128 kilometers) west of Anchorage, is the highest volcano in the Aleutian Range, standing at 11,070 feet (3,374 meters) tall.

6 days ago · In the days since scientists warned that Mount Spurr, Anchorage’s closest volcano, is likely to erupt within “the next few weeks to months,” Southcentral Alaska residents have snapped into ...

2 days ago · Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of an impending eruption, threatening Anchorage with volcanic ash and travel disruptions. Learn how this could impact flights, tourism, and safety precautions.

Mar 12, 2025 · The likelihood that Mount Spurr, the closest active volcano to Anchorage, will erupt is increasing, with scientists now saying an eruption is “likely” within weeks or months. Scientists...

Feb 6, 2025 · A map of Mount Spurr, Alaska, showing monitoring stations operated by the Alaska Volcano Observatory and hypocenters of earthquakes that occurred from January 1, 2024 through February 6, 2025. Mount Spurr is about 75 miles (120 km) west of Anchorage.