Anchorage Prepares for Volcano Eruption

This is a Anchorage news story, published by MailOnline, that relates primarily to Mount Spurr news.

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Mount Spurr eruption

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Frantic US residents prepare for volcanic eruption

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

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

Anchorage residents have stocked up on N9-5 masks, latex gloves and gloves to prepare for the layers of ash, along with protective goggles, gas masks and booties for their dogs.

The 1992 eruption covered the entire city of Anchorage in an eighth of an inch of ash.

The skies darkened in the middle of the day due to the enormous cloud of dust and gas.

Crater Peak then erupted two more times, once in August and again in September .

The Municipality of Anchorage reported nearly $2million in damages, office closures and cleanup costs.

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