However, there are a few dormant volcanoes located in the Chugach Mountains, which are directly north of Anchorage. These include:
* Mount Spurr: This stratovolcano, located about 80 miles west of Anchorage, last erupted in 1992. It is considered a potential threat, and there have been ongoing studies of its activity.
* Mount Redoubt: Located about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, this volcano is considered one of the most active in Alaska and has erupted several times in recent history.
* Mount Iliamna: Located about 140 miles southwest of Anchorage, this volcano is also considered potentially active.
While these volcanoes are not immediately near Anchorage, they are still within a reasonable distance and their eruptions could have significant impacts on the city.