An Alaskan Volcano Could Help Scientists Understand Why 'Stealthy' Volcanoes Erupt without Warning

Scientists find Aleutian Range volcano offers clues to ‘stealthy’ eruptions

Mount Veniaminof is pictured on July 8, 2024. A newly published study of the mountain increases knowledge of what are known as stealthy volcanoes, like Veniaminof. (Photo by Tara Shreve/Alaska Volcano Observatory/University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute)An ice-clad behemoth among Alaska’s Aleutian Range mountains is sharing secrets about what makes some volcanoes tick — namely, ones that show little sign of erupting before they blow.…

Mount Spurr hits snooze button after winter wake-up call

Mount Spurr, the 11,070-foot volcano that towers west of Anchorage across Cook Inlet, is showing signs of settling down, at least for now, after a winter of heightened unrest that sparked eruption watches from the Alaska Volcano Observatory. In March, scientists with the AVO issued a notable alert, warning that “the likelihood of Mount Spurr […] The post Mount Spurr hits snooze button after winter wake-up call appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

Scientists uncover why "stealth" volcanoes stay silent until eruption

Some volcanoes erupt with little to no warning, posing serious risks to nearby communities and air traffic. A study of Alaska's Veniaminof volcano reveals how specific internal conditions like slow magma flow and warm chamber walls can create these so-called "stealthy eruptions."

This "Stealthy" Ancient Volcano in Alaska Erupts Without Warning. Scientists Think They Now Know Why.

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