Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption
2 years ago

Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A second volcano in remote Alaska is experiencing elevated earthquake activity this week, signaling an increased potential for eruption, officials said. Earthquake activity near Takawangha Volcano increased over the past 48 hours and are continuing, Alaska Volcano Observatory officials said in a news release Thursday. That volcano is west of Anchorage in the western Aleutian islands and about 5 miles from Tanaga Volcano, which scientists said earlier this week had seen intensified earthquake activity. The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level to advisory status for Tanaga Volcano late Tuesday after the quakes became vigorous.

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Alaska volcano may erupt in WEEKS: Experts reveal how it is likely to affect 3 lakh people living nearby? What to expect
1 week, 1 day ago

Alaska volcano may erupt in WEEKS: Experts reveal how it is likely to affect 3 lakh people living nearby? What to expect

Live Mint  

A giant volcano in Alaska is showing signs of an incoming eruption, scientists have warned. Spurr, which is close to Alaska's largest city lakhs of people in it, is high and could come within weeks. The Alaska Volcano Observatory has warned that it had observed “significantly elevated volcanic gas emissions” in the volcano during recent overflights, adding that these signs …

This Alaska volcano is gonna blow!...Or, is it?
1 month, 1 week ago

This Alaska volcano is gonna blow!...Or, is it?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Indeed, that’s where we are, based on the anomalous data streams that have come in,” …

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city raise concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city raise concerns

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention. Mount Spurr, about 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, last erupted in 1992, spewing an ash cloud nearly 12 miles into the air, prompting flights to be canceled and people to don masks. “Things have been kind of …

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An increase in the number …

Russian volcano erupts triggering ash cloud alert for aircraft amid stronger second earthquake warning
7 months ago

Russian volcano erupts triggering ash cloud alert for aircraft amid stronger second earthquake warning

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, aircraft …

Earthquakes raise alert for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. But any eruption is unlikely to threaten homes
1 year, 1 month ago

Earthquakes raise alert for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. But any eruption is unlikely to threaten homes

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — A surge of earthquakes at Kilauea’s summit prompted scientists to raise the alert level for the Hawaiian volcano on Wednesday. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said it detected 25 to 30 small earthquakes per hour since 3 a.m. at the southern part of the volcano’s caldera. Previously, the designator for Kilauea was “advisory,” meaning the volcano was showing signs …

Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters
1 year, 8 months ago

Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters

Associated Press  

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami advisory for southern Alaska late Saturday, but the advisory was canceled about an hour later, monitoring bodies reported. The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The United States Geological Survey wrote in a social media post that …

Alaska volcanoes now pose lower threat, after quakes slow
2 years ago

Alaska volcanoes now pose lower threat, after quakes slow

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Diminished earthquake activity led authorities Thursday to reduce the warning levels at two volcanoes on an uninhabited island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain because of the decreased potential for eruptions. The Alaska Volcano Observatory lowered the warning level to “Advisory” status from “Watch” for both Tanaga and Takawangha volcanoes on remote Tanaga Island, located about 1,250 miles southwest …

Explained: Why earthquake swarms at Alaska volcanoes are concerning
2 years ago

Explained: Why earthquake swarms at Alaska volcanoes are concerning

Firstpost  

Not one but two volcanoes on the same island in Alaska are showing signs of unrest. “If an eruption were to occur, it is uncertain at this stage if it would come from Takawangha or Tanaga,” officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory said in a statement that raised the alert level for the two volcanoes. “We’re still getting earthquakes up …

Quake swarms at neighboring Alaska volcanoes raise concerns
2 years ago

Quake swarms at neighboring Alaska volcanoes raise concerns

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Not one but two volcanoes on the same island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain were rocked by earthquakes on Friday, prompting concerns about a possible eruption. “If an eruption were to occur, it is uncertain at this stage if it would come from Takawangha or Tanaga,” officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory said in a statement that raised …

Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption coming
2 years ago

Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption coming

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A swarm of earthquakes occurring over the past few weeks has intensified at a remote Alaska volcano dormant for over a century, a possible indication of an impending eruption. The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level to advisory status for Tanaga Volcano late Tuesday after the quakes became very vigorous. “We started seeing a whole lot …

Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption coming
2 years ago

Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption coming

The Hindu  

A swarm of earthquakes occurring over the past few weeks has intensified at a remote Alaska volcano dormant for over a century, a possible indication of an impending eruption. The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level to advisory status for Tanaga Volcano late Tuesday after the quakes became very vigorous. “We started seeing a whole lot of earthquakes occurring, …

Swarm of earthquakes at remote Alaska volcano raises alert level
2 years ago

Swarm of earthquakes at remote Alaska volcano raises alert level

LA Times  

The Tanaga volcano near Adak, Alaska, in a May 23, 2021, image provided by the Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S. A swarm of earthquakes occurring over the last few weeks has intensified at a remote Alaska volcano dormant for over a century, a possible indication of an impending eruption. The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level to advisory status for Tanaga …

Strongest US earthquake in 56 years rocks state of Alaska, but barely leaves a trace
3 years, 7 months ago

Strongest US earthquake in 56 years rocks state of Alaska, but barely leaves a trace

ABC  

The most powerful US earthquake in half a century has left Alaska mostly unscathed, thanks to the remote location and depth of its epicentre. Key points: It was the strongest US earthquake since the western Aleutian Islands were hit in 1965 Several Alaskan coastal communities were evacuated after tsunami warnings were issued The warnings were later lifted with no reports …

Alaska earthquakes: Anchorage hit by flooding and thousands left without power after powerful tremors strike
6 years, 3 months ago

Alaska earthquakes: Anchorage hit by flooding and thousands left without power after powerful tremors strike

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands have been left …

Alaska earthquakes: Twin tremors cause extensive damage as they strike near Anchorage
6 years, 3 months ago

Alaska earthquakes: Twin tremors cause extensive damage as they strike near Anchorage

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful 7.0 magnitude …

Massive Earthquake Hits Alaska, Continues To Deliver Aftershocks
6 years, 3 months ago

Massive Earthquake Hits Alaska, Continues To Deliver Aftershocks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Residents of Anchorage, Alaska, are assessing the damage from a massive earthquake that struck Friday morning and are breathing a sigh of relief after officials canceled tsunami warnings. The Anchorage Police Department said in a statement that there is “major infrastructure damage” throughout the city, but officials have yet to release any estimates of damage, injuries or …

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