The likelihood of Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano erupting has decreased – but Alaskans aren’t out of the woods yet, according to geologists.
The volcano, which is located less than 100 miles away from the major city of Anchorage, remains at an elevated level of unrest and an eruption — or even multiple eruptions — are still possible.
One of the reasons researchers at the The Alaska Volcano Observatory believe the chances of an eruption has decreased is because their satellites have not detected sulfur dioxide from the volcano since April 3. Sulfur dioxide is one of the most common gases released in volcanic eruptions. It has the ability to harm human health , cause acid rain, and influence the climate …