Researchers are closely monitoring Alaska's Mount Spurr as the volcano is exhibiting fresh indications of potential activity, which might suggest that an eruption could be imminent.
The volcano is approximately 75 miles distant from Anchorage, which is the most populous city in the state.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory reported on Wednesday that "there have been notably heightened volcanic gas emissions," which were detected through routine surveillance flights.
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A volcanic eruption is possible but not guaranteed, and it might occur within weeks or even months. Fortunately, there are no adjacent settlements, so the general public remains safe.
Mount Spurr is merely one among the 53 volcanoes spread throughout Alaska that have shown activity within the past 200 years. Its most recent recorded eruption occurred more than 5,000 years ago.
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