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Following the September 16-17 eruption, the interior of Crater Peak was once again mantled by many meters of fragmental debris varying in size from very fine ash to large blocks meters across. The vent, here marked by the column of steam, appeared to have migrated somewhat further to the NW against the wall of the crater. Image Credit: C.A. Neal. U.S. Geological Survey Photo Date: September 24, 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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