Volcano Watch — What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Today’s article is by Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi seismic analyst Maddie Hawk.
Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say. Is it about to erupt?
Mount Spurr, which sits about 75 miles west of Anchorage, has seen “ volcanic unrest ” for the last 10 months, including an increasing number of earthquakes, according to a Feb. 6 statement from the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The unrest suggests “that an eruption is possible,” officials said.
Alaska Volcano Eruption May Be Imminent
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) stated on February 7 that an eruption would "most likely" occur at the Crater Peak vent, not the Spurr summit. Newsweek reached out to AVO via email for comment. If an eruption at the Crater Peak does occur,
Alaska volcano earthquakes spark '50-50 chance' of eruption as state on high alert
A colossal volcano in Alaska is likely to erupt soon, scientists warn. Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano on the Cook Inlet about 75 miles from Anchorage, has a 50-50 chance of spewing out hot magma and ash that could be toxic for humans to breathe,
Alaska’s Largest Volcano Is Waking Up and There’s a 50-50 Chance of an Eruption
Mount Spurr, a towering snow-capped stratovolcano in Alaska, has long been a source of scientific intrigue, but recent events have sparked serious concerns. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has been closely monitoring an increase in seismic activity around the volcano since April 2024.
Emergency declared on a second Greek island as a string of earthquakes persists
Authorities have declared a state of emergency on a second Greek island as a series of earthquakes continued to rattle the ...
Santorini sees strongest quake yet in weeks of highly unusual seismic activity
The Greek island of Santorini has been rattled by a further earthquake. The latest quake, one of thousands to hit the ...
Santorini Earthquakes Create Panic In Greece As Locals Fear Volcano Could Erupt
Residents on the popular island of Santorini have experienced thousands of earthquakes this month while researchers have ...
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Emergency Declared on Amorgos As Earthquakes Continue to Rattle the Aegean
A state of emergency has been declared on the island of Amorgos in the Aegean, as a string of earthquakes continues to rattle the region.
Greek island of Santorini sees strongest quake yet amid highly unusual seismic swarm
The latest of hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after the strongest one so far with magnitude 5.3 ...
How unusual is Santorini's seismic activity after swarm of earthquakes?
How long will the state of emergency last? It’s very difficult to predict how long the earthquakes will last and, as a result ...
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Expert Who Predicted Turkey’s Mega-Earthquake Says Greece Faces Volcanic Risk
Controversial Dutch researcher and seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets said on Monday that Greece is in volcanic and earthquake ...
Santorini restricts traffic and imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has visited earthquake-struck Santorini, as the Aegean island imposed more ...
Greece's tourism jewel Santorini on alert after seismic activity
Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the Aegean tourist island of Santorini, advising ...
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Santorini earthquakes: What is causing 'unusual' seismic activity and what is the advice for tourists visiting Greece?
Quakes up to a magnitude of five have been recorded in the region since Friday, with the island's mayor warning that seismic activity could continue for weeks. It has been described by Greek Prime ...