300,000 US residents sent urgent warning to prepare for imminent volcano eruption

On April 10, 1815, a volcano explodes in the Indian Ocean. The sudden climate change affects art, politics and society – with consequences to this day.

300,000 US residents sent urgent warning to prepare for imminent volcano eruption

There have been more than 3,400 earthquakes recorded under Mount Spurr since April last year

Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

Borough, school district makes preparations for possible Mount Spurr eruption

When Mount Spurr erupted in 1992, ash spewed some 50,000 feet into the air and blanketed much of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, which lies nearly 75 miles northeast of the volcano. The resulting ash fall closed offices, businesses and schools.

BLK ALERTS - Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state’s biggest city. (Image credit: Mark Robokoff)

Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion - TPR: The Public's Radio

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.