Mount Spurr Eruption Alert

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Scientists on high alert after sign that US volcano is about to erupt

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Mount Spurr is one of Alaska 's largest active volcanoes and last erupted in 1992 .

Over the past weeks , scientists and civilian observers have noticed a large 'volcanic plume' rising from the summit.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory has issued a yellow warning, but the status could rise to orange or red if more warning signs emerge.

The scientists monitoring the volcano believe an explosive eruption in as little as three weeks is the 'most likely scenario'.

Alaskan residents are advised to wear a mask or remain inside in the event of an eruption.

Other hazards such as pyroclastic flows or mudflows known as lahars would be localised to the immediate area around Mount Spurr and pose little threat to local communities.

The AVO wrote: 'The major hazards to Alaska residents would be from ash risk to aviation and possible ashfall'.

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