As seismic activity near Mount Spurr rises, anchorage officials have raised warning levels due to the danger of an eruption. A recent aircraft showed sustained steaming and gas emissions at the volcano’s top, and the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has recorded several tiny shallow earthquakes beneath the volcano.
The AVO confirmed in a statement posted on its website that Mount Spurr is being continuously monitored for indications of an imminent eruption. Anchorage’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) raised its activation level to level 2 Incident Monitoring on Thursday, reflecting the growing concern.
Officials stated that the situation demands increased public information and potential coordination among agencies. The EOC remains operational to track updates and provide necessary responses…