Mount Spurr Volcano Alert Downgraded: What This Means for Alaska and America’s Safety

After months on edge, Alaskans and the nation can breathe a cautious sigh of relief as officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) lowered the alert level for Mount Spurr back to normal—signaling a return to quiet after earlier signs hinted at possible eruption. But this development raises important questions about how America anticipates and responds to natural threats on our soil. Is Risk Really Behind Us? Understanding Mount Spurr’s Volcanic Behavior Mount Spurr, towering at 11,070 feet near Anchorage—the largest city in Alaska—is one of 53 active volcanoes that have shown activity within the last two-and-a-half centuries. Earlier this...