Activity below the surface of an Alaskan volcano has scientists on edge over an eruption that could be coming.
Mount Spurr, which is about 78 miles southwest of Anchorage, has been the focus of attention since October, when sub-surface earthquakes, gas emissions, and melting snow and ice at its summit have indicated some type of activity, according to the Anchorage Daily News.
In March, the Alaska Volcano Observatory indicated an eruption was possible within “weeks to months,”
Latest: Dogecoin Price Squeezes Into Triangle With Breakout Closing In
More recent data suggests that an eruption might not be as likely in April as it seemed in March, but Alaska Volcano Observatory scientist-in-charge Matt Haney said there are about earthquakes below Mount Spurr every week, and bad weather has hindered data-gathering.
“We don’t have the full suite
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!