As fears of a potential eruption of Mount Spurr grow, nearly 300,000 residents in Alaska are engaged in a stockpiling frenzy for essential supplies. Local stores have seen increased activity as individuals prepare for possible ash fallout reminiscent of the 1992 eruption. The Alaska Volcano Observatory reports unusual seismic activity, with over 55 earthquakes detected recently, indicating rising magma beneath the volcano. Social media posts reflect the community's innovative approach to preparation, with residents purchasing unconventional supplies to protect themselves from volcanic ash.
'We might not be able to work, and stores might not open,' she said. 'The last time something like this happened, the city was blanketed in ash for an entire month.'
'So a volcano is supposed to erupt in Anchorage, Alaska. Am I prepared for said volcano? No. I'm here at Walmart today buying all of the things that I need to protect me from volcanic ash pouring all over the city.'
'The first 'unusual' item she grabbed was a roll of blue Painter's Tape, 'to seal up any drafty areas' inside her home.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said on Friday that 'volcanic unrest persists,' citing about '55 earthquakes over the last week.'
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