Approximately 73 earthquakes have struck a massive volcano in the last week that scientists warn could soon erupt.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) shared on Friday that Mount Spurr remains at an elevated level of unrest, and an explosive eruption is possible.
In addition to the 73 recorded tremors, AVO noted that 'much smaller quakes are occurring
several times per hour.'
The seismic activity is caused by magma rising toward the surface, which creates pressure and fractures in the surrounding rock.
Mount Spurr is located about 80 miles from Anchorage, home to nearly 300,000 residents, which could be blanketed in volcanic ash.
City residents are already preparing for a possible eruption, which experts have said could occur within 'weeks to months.'
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The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) shared on Friday that Mount Spurr remains at an elevated level of unrest, and an explosive eruption is possible.
In addition to the 73 recorded tremors, AVO noted that 'much smaller quakes are occurring
several times per hour.'
The seismic activity is caused by magma rising toward the surface, which creates pressure and fractures in the surrounding rock.
Mount Spurr is located about 80 miles from Anchorage, home to nearly 300,000 residents, which could be blanketed in volcanic ash.
City residents are already preparing for a possible eruption, which experts have said could occur within 'weeks to months.'
More than 70 earthquakes hit massive US volcano
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