Volcanic ash from possible Mount Spurr eruption could impact air travel in Juneau

Volcanic ash from possible Mount Spurr eruption could impact air travel in Juneau

Summit of Mount Spurr, as seen during a gas measurement flight on March 7, 2025. (Mitch Mitchell/Alaska Volcano Observatory) As Southcentral Alaska prepares for Mount Spurr’s more than likely eruption in the coming weeks or months, officials say the impacts could reach as far as Southeast Alaska.  The volcano about 80 miles west of Anchorage last erupted in 1992. Scientists say the main concern for residents in its vicinity will be ashfall. When…

Volcanic disruption at Anchorage could hit transpacific airfreight operations - The Loadstar

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and its users are bracing for disruption that could shut down the airport. Seismic activity and gas emissions have been building up at Mount Spurr, the tallest volcano in the Aleutian Range, which prompted the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) to warn that an eruption is likely within the next two weeks or months. An image taken by the AVO on 26 March shows plumes of ... The post Volcanic disrupti…

Mount Spurr Volcano, one of Alaska's largest active volcanoes, is showing signs of an impending eruption, Alaska experts have warned...

"Nature's fury unleashed": Towering steam clouds from Alaska’s Mount Spurr signal this massive volcanic eruption is imminent

IN A NUTSHELL Mount Spurr has shown increased seismic activity, with a massive steam plume indicating potential eruption. Ash clouds from an eruption could severely impact aviation and deposit ash over nearby communities. Historical eruptions in 1992 highlight the volcano’s destructive power, with ash clouds reaching up to 9 miles high. Alaskan residents are advised to stay informed and prepared, with safety measures in place for potential volc…