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18Feb

Seismic Activity Under Alaskan Volcano May Indicate Imminent Eruption

Credit: PixabaySmall earthquakes beneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr suggest that the volcano may be nearing an eruption. Located about 3,370 meters (11,070 feet) above sea level, the mountain has experienced a surge in seismic activity recently, with thousands of minor earthquakes reported.Increased Chances of EruptionMatthew Haney, a volcano seismologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, informed...

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18Jul

Alaska Volcano’s Week-Long Eruption Eases After Massive Ash Cloud Emission

Credit: DepositphotosWarnings were issued to pilots due to the immense size of the ash cloud produced by an ongoing eruption of a remote volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Tuesday.The Alaska Volcano Observatory reported that the morning eruption of Shishaldin Volcano produced an ash cloud reaching approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometers) in height. However,...

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