{"id":17383,"date":"2025-03-09T00:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T00:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=17383"},"modified":"2025-03-09T00:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T00:54:33","slug":"with-threat-levels-increasing-for-three-us-volcanoes-experts-warn-of-potential-eruptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=17383","title":{"rendered":"With threat levels increasing for three US volcanoes, experts warn of potential eruptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists raise concerns over the increased threat levels for three US volcanoes, Alaska\u2019s Great Sitkin and Mount Spurr, along with Hawaii\u2019s Kilauea.<\/p>\n<p>Following the seismic activity increase, the US Geological Survey (USGS) is keeping Alaska\u2019s Great Sitkin volcano on a watch list, which is the third level on a four-tier warning system, due to it \u201cexhibiting heightened or escalating unrest.\u201d The volcano<\/p>\n<p>This week, lava started erupting from the volcano\u2019s summit and a few small earthquakes were felt in the past day.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ffffffffdddddddddd-300x158.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-17384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ffffffffdddddddddd-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ffffffffdddddddddd-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ffffffffdddddddddd-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ffffffffdddddddddd.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nAlaska\u2019s Great Sitkin\/ Alaska Volcano Observatory<br \/>\nRegarding Mount Spurr, which is located 75 miles west of Anchorage, scientists believe there is a 50-50 chance of eruption.<\/p>\n<p>Hawaii\u2019s Kilauea also erupted this week, marking it\u2019s ninth episode since December 23. The latest eruption saw lava shooting 300 feet into the air within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Residential areas haven\u2019t been affected, but still, authorities remain cautious of the the risks of ash clouds and volcanic glass.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hawaii&#039;s Kilauea volcano is spewing lava again\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SOk7D2b_llc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nThere are 169 active volcanoes on the territory of The United States of America.<br \/>\nAs per the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO), the seismic activity is the result of presence of magma beneath the volcano. This is a sign that an eruption is imminent.<\/p>\n<p>The factors experts monitor in order to predict any changes in the volcanos\u2019 behavior include seismic activity, ground deformation, volcanic gasses, and thermal emissions.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-1-300x199.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-17385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-1-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-1.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nScientists mapped danger zones and communities around Great Sitkin, Mount Spurr, and Kilauea that are of greatest risk in case of an eruption. In Alaska, Great Sitkin poses a threat to the Aleutian Islands, with ash clouds possibly disrupting flights and covering nearby towns.<\/p>\n<p>Mount Spurr could affect travel, power infrastructure, and air quality at Alaska\u2019s largest city, Anchorage, while in Hawaii, Kilauea\u2019s activity in Volcanoes National Park raises concerns about lava flows and hazardous gases forcing evacuations.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should stay informed and alert of any potential eruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Please SHARE this article with your family and friends on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Bored Daddy<\/p>\n<p>Love and Peace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists raise concerns over the increased threat levels for three US volcanoes, Alaska\u2019s Great Sitkin and Mount Spurr, along with Hawaii\u2019s Kilauea. 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