Experts Caution That One Of America’s Most Hazardous Volcanoes Is Preparing For A Major Eruption

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00:00Experts caution that one of America's most hazardous volcanoes is preparing for a major

00:06eruption.

00:08Residents of south-central Alaska face harsh weather, long winters, blizzards and earthquake

00:13risks on the Pacific Ring of Fire, with a new natural threat emerging recently.

00:22The residents of Anchorage were recently warned by the Alaska Volcano Observatory.

00:27This warning was issued because the seismic activity of the volcano continues to rise.

00:32In early March, flights over the volcano revealed increased volcanic gas levels and elevated

00:37seismic activity, with small eruptions detected.

00:42Scientists noted these at the same vent as recent eruptions.

00:46Residents are still being advised to begin familiarizing themselves with the potential

00:49dangers of an eruption, including pyroclastic flows, ashfall, and mud flows from a volcanic

00:55eruption.

00:57It is not just nearby residents that are being warned.

01:00There are no towns situated directly around the volcano, but the area is very popular with

01:05tourists and hikers.

01:07The Alaska Volcano Observatory advises visitors to stay informed about Mount Spur's hazards

01:12and follow any restrictions from emergency managers.

01:19Mount Spur's eruptions have caused significant disruption, notably in 1953 when ash reached

01:2530,000 feet, closing Anchorage's primary airport for two days.

01:33In 1992, Mount Spur erupted thrice, with August's eruption causing the worst impact, shutting down

01:40three regional airports and affecting air traffic as far as the Midwest.

01:45In October 2024, activity increased, raising the warning to yellow due to a crater lake forming,

01:51with risks from inconveniences to pyroclastic flows.

01:56Experts advise caution, emphasizing safety over risk.

02:00The situation requires continuous observation for any increase in danger.

02:04The situation requires continuous observation for any increase in danger.