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Date: Wednesday May 14, 2025

Program: Current Status of Mt. Spurr, Alaska

Speaker: Michelle Coombs, USGS Anchorage
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Abstract:

Mount Spurr, the ice- and snow-covered stratovolcano approximately 80 miles west of Anchorage, has been showing signs that new magma is active under the volcano since early 2024. Using a range of monitoring tools, including local seismic, infrasound, and GNSS (GPS) stations, web cameras, and
airborne and satellite gas measurements, the Alaska Volcano Observatory continues to closely watch Mount Spurr for signs that the volcano is moving closer to an eruption. In this talk, I’ll provide the latest update on what’s going on at the volcano, including our most recent prognosis of expected activity. I’ll also discuss Mount Spurr’s eruptive history, volcanic hazards, and what we can expect if it does erupt.
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Speaker Bio:  Michelle L. Coombs, USGS Anchorage

Michelle Coombs is a Research Geologist with the USGS Volcano Science Center and has worked at the Alaska Volcano Observatory since 2004. Her research spans many aspects of volcano geology,
including magmatic processes beneath volcanoes, volcano mapping and stratigraphy, and volcanic hazards. She is also interested in the intersection between operational and scientific responses to volcanic eruptions and has participated in several responses in Alaska and Hawaii.

In-Person or Virtual Meeting Online

TIME: Doors open 11 am, announcements 11:15 am, talk 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

LOCATION for In-Person: BP Energy Center, Spruce/Willow Room, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage

LOCATION for Online: Your home or office.

COST: Free. Bring your lunch to the lecture or your computer.
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Meeting ID: 292 342 876 286 8
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