Scientists say Mount Spurr — about 80 miles from Anchorage — is becoming more seismically active, spewing large amounts of dangerous gasses and heating up at its surface.

While the likelihood of Mount Spurr erupting soon has increased, it's not yet clear if the Yukon will be affected.

Scientists believe Mount Spurr could erupt in the coming weeks or months potentially covering the Southcentral in ash.

Scientists are urging people who live in south-central Alaska to begin preparing for a possible eruption of the Mount Spurr ...