Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano is "likely" to erupt within the next few weeks or months, scientists have revealed as they warn of the potential for an "extremely hazardous" explosion. "Significantly elevated volcanic gas emissions,

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.

Increasing volcanic activity at the over 11,000-foot-tall, snowcapped volcano in Alaska is likely a sign of its impending first eruption since 1992, experts say. Mount Spurr, located about 75 miles West of Anchorage,