Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion
Anchorage dogs test out masks that their owner acquired to protect their eyes against volcanic ash.

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

(Image credit: Mark Robokoff)