Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Mount Spurr Volcano on High Alert for Eruption

2/13/2025

25 4

Summary

Story summary

Mount Spurr, a towering 11,000-foot volcano in Alaska, is on high alert with a 50-50 chance of erupting as seismic activity has skyrocketed from 30 to 125 earthquakes weekly over the past 10 months. While an eruption could unleash ash clouds and mudflows, nearby communities currently face no immediate danger.

1 of 1

Story summary

Mount Spurr, a towering 11,000-foot volcano in Alaska, is on high alert with a 50-50 chance of erupting as seismic activity has skyrocketed from 30 to 125 earthquakes weekly over the past 10 months. While an eruption could unleash ash clouds and mudflows, nearby communities currently face no immediate danger.