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Earthquake swarm sparks fears massive volcano is about to erupt

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Mount Spurr , a 11,000-foot -tall volcano in Alaska , has been experiencing increased seismic activity, ground-surface displacement and gas emissions.

Scientists have been keeping a close eye on the volcano over the past few months .

Hundreds of small tremors have been detected within a 30-mile radius of the volcano.

Scientists estimate an eruption could happen in the next few weeks or months .

The volcano's summit crater hasn't erupted for 5,000 years , but its side vent erupted just 30 years ago .

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