A giant volcano in Alaska is showing signs of an impending eruption.
Significantly elevated levels of volcanic gas emissions were recently observed around Mount Spurr, which is located 75 miles from Anchorage that is home to nearly 300,000 people.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said the emissions 'confirm' that new magma is flowing beneath the volcano, indicating an foreseeable eruption.
Increased seismic activity and ground deformation have also been detected in the surrounding area.
These signs indicate 'that an eruption is likely, but not certain, to occur within the next few weeks or months,' scientists said.
Poster Comment:
Another volcano off the coast of Oregon is set to erupt soon. This could give us a "Year without a summer" lke we had in 1816. Also active volcanoes in Italy and elsewhere.