Mount Spurr in Alaska is at a 50-50 chance of erupting soon after an unusual number of tiny earthquakes have been recorded at the site in the last 10 months

Mount Spurr, a towering snow-capped stratovolcano in Alaska, has long been a source of scientific intrigue, but recent events have sparked serious concerns. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has been closely monitoring an increase in seismic activity around the volcano since April 2024.

A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.