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A geologist stands near one of the bomb craters on the south flank of Crater Peak. By measuring the orientations of some of the craters, it appears that many of the impacting bombs were spinning like a curve ball when they hit the ground. Image Credit: C.A. Gardner. U.S. Geological Survey Photo Date: September 26, 1992 June 27, 1992 Mount Spurr USA volcano Following 39 years of inactivity, Crater Peak vent on the south flank of Mount Spurr volcano burst into eruption at 7:04 a.m. Alaska daylight time (ADT) on June 27, 1992. The Municipality of Anchorage reported nearly $2 million in damage, office closures, and cleanup costs from the August eruption. In addition, there were numerous, small-scale losses incurred by businesses. No loss of life resulted directly from the eruptions. However, two heart attacks, one fatal, from shoveling ashfall were reported in Anchorage. Event Data:
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