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Spurr volcano, Cook Inlet, SW Alaska: news & activity updates

Updated: Mar 29, 2024 11:57 GMT-

Spurr volcano (Cook Inlet, SW Alaska) activity update

Tue, 22 Jan 2013, 08:17
Seismicity continues to be slightly elevated.

Spurr volcano (Cook Inlet, SW Alaska) activity update

Mon, 21 Jan 2013, 06:17
Seismic recording at Mt Spurr volcano (CKT station, AVO)
Seismic recording at Mt Spurr volcano (CKT station, AVO)
Small local earthquakes continue to appear on seismic recordings.
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Spurr volcano
stratovolcano 3374 m / 11,070 ft
Cook Inlet, SW Alaska, 61.3°N / -152.25°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Spurr volcano eruptions:
1992 (Crater Peak), 1965 (?, Spurr), 1953 (Crater Peak)
tephrochronology and radiocarbon dated: 1650 ± 50 years, 3250 BC ?, 4050 BC ?, 5110 BC ± 100 years, 6050 BC
Typical eruption style
explosive