US EditionMount Spurr’s rumbles provide timely reminder of health risks from volcanic ash
- A large volcano eruption can release enormous volumes of ash, threatening distant areas.
- Ash poses a significant threat because it travels farther and persists longer than lava flows.
- Volcanic ash can disrupt transport, infiltrate lungs, poison crops, and contaminate water supplies.
- The U.S. Geological Survey warns of "Breathing danger: Health risks from ash."
- Past eruptions, like Eyjafjallajökull in 2010, grounded flights and cost billions, highlighting ash's widespread impact.
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Alaska's largest city closely watching Mount Spurr as unrest continues at volcano
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Seismic activity persists at Mount Spurr, which scientists said could mean the Alaska volcano is poised for a possible eruption. Mount Spurr is at an advisory alert level, with a yellow color code signaling unrest. The volcano began showing signs of unrest in October. According to the Alaska Volcano Observatory, 55 earthquakes were recorded at Mount Spurr last week. On Monday, the AVO said occasional small earthquakes had be…
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