Huge volcano in Alaska was struck by flock of earthquakes with scientists warning that it has 50-50 chances of exploding
Swarm In a huge volcano in Alaska, it has triggered alarm for scientists who fears that it is 50-50.
The Spurr volcano is 19km from Anchorage – the largest city in the state that hosts nearly 300,000 people.
In the last 10 months, an unusual seismic activity has been observed. Since April 2024, the rate of earthquakes has increased from 30 to 125 on average per week.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory Says New Magma is Likely the Cause of Volcanic Unrest at Mount Spurr https://t.co/jqfd1u8pby
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Alaska volcanic experts (AVO) believe that this seismic activity is caused by a new magma shaking under the volcano, which could be a sign that it is preparing to explode.
If the evil scenario occurs and the volcano explodes, it will cause devastating mudses called Lahar and snowstorms of hot gases, ash and rocks, which will go down at incredible speed. Fortunately, there are no residential areas on the possible lava route from Mount Spurr.
However, the amount of ash that would be launched by this volcano could be a threat to human health, causing respiratory problems while the toxins released into the atmosphere are associated with cancer.
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When was the last explosion
The last time the Mount Spurr “blew” was in 1992, when it woke up from 39 years of lethargy.
The explosion came from the side hole of the Crater Peak volcano – an opening on the side of the volcano – and produced a ash column that rose 19 meters above sea level.
Residents in the city of Anchorage were forced to close in their homes or wear masks when they go outdoors.
Matt Haney, an AVO scientist, the US Geological Survey, speaking to the Dailymail, said that in the case of volcano explosion “ash can also affect the flights that cross Alaska between North America and Asia”.
Haney and his AVO colleagues are closely watching Mount Spurr’s recently increased earthquake activity.
What they are watching is if there is a further increase in the number of earthquakes, increased gas emissions, changes in surface deformation and melting snow and ice.
In 1992, such changes occurred about three weeks before the first explosion.
Source: Skai
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