Mount Spurr: Eruption Unlikely but Preparations Continue

Mount Spurr, located 78 miles southwest of Anchorage, has been the subject of increased monitoring since October due to heightened signs of unrest, including earthquakes, gas emissions, and ground deformation. While seismic activity has decreased from approximately 300 earthquakes per week in January to about 70, it remains above average. Poor weather has hampered scientists' ability to measure gas emissions, adding uncertainty to the prognosis. The Alaska Volcano Observatory has provided a livestream of Mount Spurr from Glen Alps to keep the public informed. In the event of an eruption, ashfall could disrupt air quality and travel. Residents are advised to prepare homes and vehicles by covering them to protect against ash. AK Bark, a local pet supply shop, has seen a surge in demand for dog goggles and respirators. Anchorage Animal Care and Control advises pet owners to protect animals with pre-existing conditions and to keep pets indoors during ashfall. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management stresses the importance of relying on official sources for information.

While less likely than previously thought, an eruption is still possible. Scientists are closely monitoring the volcano.

Purchase goggles, respirators, and booties. Keep pets indoors during ashfall and brush off any ash that gets on their fur.

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