ANCHORAGE, Alaska — 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.

“We’re looking at the data really closely for Spurr to see if any changes that might (suggest) that eruption is more likely are coming soon.” The east flank of Mount Spurr is shown on ...

According to the Alaska Volcano Observatory team, the increasing volcanic activity at Mount Spur is likely an indicator of an imminent explosive eruption, about as explosive as the eruptions that ...

An eruption is possible at Alaska's Mount Spurr. There would likely be increased signs leading up to the eruption, like raised water temperatures and melted snow and glaciers.

An eruption is possible at Alaska's Mount Spurr. There would likely be increased signs leading up to the eruption, like raised water temperatures and melted snow and glaciers.

An eruption is possible at Alaska's Mount Spurr. There would likely be increased signs leading up to the eruption, like raised water temperatures and melted snow and glaciers.

An eruption is possible at Alaska's Mount Spurr. There would likely be increased signs leading up to the eruption, like raised water temperatures and melted snow and glaciers.

“We’re looking at the data really closely for Spurr to see if any changes that might (suggest) that eruption is more likely are coming soon.” The east flank of Mount Spurr is shown on ...

A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city may be preparing to erupt, according to experts who have been monitoring the situation. An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know ...