The Alaska Volcano Observatory has warned that it had observed ‘significantly elevated volcanic gas emissions’ in Mt. Spurr during its recent tests. If the volcano erupts, it could harm citizens of Anchorage,

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.

A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.