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Increased Seismic Activity at Mount Spurr Raises Eruption Concerns
Seismic activity at Mount Spurr, Alaska, has intensified over the past ten months, with recent earthquakes shifting towards Crater Peak, a vent that erupted in 1992 and 1953. Scientists estimate a 50 percent chance of an eruption at Crater Peak, though the main crater remains stable. If an eruption occurs, ashfall and air travel disruptions could b...
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NASA's Juno Detects Io's Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has recorded the most powerful volcanic eruption on Io, Jupiter’s most volcanic moon. The eruption site, detected on 27 December 2024, is fueled by a massive magma chamber spanning 105,000 square kilometers. The heat energy released is estimated at 80 trillion watts, exceeding Earth’s total power output. The volcanic ac...
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Indonesia's Mount Ibu Erupts, Spews Hot Lava, Smoke
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Saturday, spewing hot lava and releasing a column of smoke and ash four kilometres (3.1 miles) into the air, an official said.
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Scientists Finally Know Why Sun Mysteriously Turned Blue Almost 200 Years Ago
A massive volcanic eruption in 1831 has been attributed as the reason for the Sun turning blue.
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Antarctica’s Melting Ice Could Awaken Hidden Volcanoes, Impact Climate Change
As Antarctica’s ice sheet continues to melt, scientists warn it could awaken over 100 hidden volcanoes beneath the surface. The loss of ice reduces pressure on magma chambers, allowing the magma to expand and potentially trigger eruptions. This could lead to increased volcanic activity, releasing gases and heat that may accelerate ice melt, weake...
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200 Years On, 'Mystery Volcano' That Cooled Earth In 1831, Found
The annual average temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere came down by around 1 degree Celsius during one of the most powerful eruptions in the 19th century.
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One-In-Six Chance Of Massive Volcanic Eruption This Century. Will It Trigger Climate Chaos?
Such a doomsday-level event might trigger a "climate chaos" that could rival the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815.
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Miracle At Kilauea Volcano: Toddler Snatched From Brink Of 400-Ft Cliff
The toddler just about avoided the fall after his mother rescued him in the "nick of time" as per the park rangers.
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Spews Columns Of Lava Above Hawaii
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes sprang into life again Monday, spewing columns of lava 80 meters (260 feet) above Hawaii, US vulcanologists said.
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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Volcano Erupts In Philippines Spewing Huge Ash In Sky, Evacuations Underway
A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column into the sky as the government called for the evacuation of surrounding villages.
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NASA Captures Stream of Lava Flowing from Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption
NASA’s satellite images have captured the ongoing volcanic eruption near Iceland's Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which started on 20 November, caused lava to flow from a fissure, with the nearby Blue Lagoon spa and GrindavÃk being evacuated. The infrared visuals reveal lava glowing brighter than ReykjavÃk. While the eruption is ongoing, lava flow ...
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NASA Captures Satellite Image Showing Red-Hot Lava Oozing From Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula had been inactive for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.
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Increased Seismic Activity at Mount Spurr Raises Eruption Concerns
Seismic activity at Mount Spurr, Alaska, has intensified over the past ten months, with recent earthquakes shifting towards Crater Peak, a vent that erupted in 1992 and 1953. Scientists estimate a 50 percent chance of an eruption at Crater Peak, though the main crater remains stable. If an eruption occurs, ashfall and air travel disruptions could b...
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NASA's Juno Detects Io's Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has recorded the most powerful volcanic eruption on Io, Jupiter’s most volcanic moon. The eruption site, detected on 27 December 2024, is fueled by a massive magma chamber spanning 105,000 square kilometers. The heat energy released is estimated at 80 trillion watts, exceeding Earth’s total power output. The volcanic ac...
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Indonesia's Mount Ibu Erupts, Spews Hot Lava, Smoke
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Saturday, spewing hot lava and releasing a column of smoke and ash four kilometres (3.1 miles) into the air, an official said.
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Scientists Finally Know Why Sun Mysteriously Turned Blue Almost 200 Years Ago
A massive volcanic eruption in 1831 has been attributed as the reason for the Sun turning blue.
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Antarctica’s Melting Ice Could Awaken Hidden Volcanoes, Impact Climate Change
As Antarctica’s ice sheet continues to melt, scientists warn it could awaken over 100 hidden volcanoes beneath the surface. The loss of ice reduces pressure on magma chambers, allowing the magma to expand and potentially trigger eruptions. This could lead to increased volcanic activity, releasing gases and heat that may accelerate ice melt, weake...
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200 Years On, 'Mystery Volcano' That Cooled Earth In 1831, Found
The annual average temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere came down by around 1 degree Celsius during one of the most powerful eruptions in the 19th century.
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One-In-Six Chance Of Massive Volcanic Eruption This Century. Will It Trigger Climate Chaos?
Such a doomsday-level event might trigger a "climate chaos" that could rival the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815.
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Miracle At Kilauea Volcano: Toddler Snatched From Brink Of 400-Ft Cliff
The toddler just about avoided the fall after his mother rescued him in the "nick of time" as per the park rangers.
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Spews Columns Of Lava Above Hawaii
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes sprang into life again Monday, spewing columns of lava 80 meters (260 feet) above Hawaii, US vulcanologists said.
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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Volcano Erupts In Philippines Spewing Huge Ash In Sky, Evacuations Underway
A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column into the sky as the government called for the evacuation of surrounding villages.
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NASA Captures Stream of Lava Flowing from Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption
NASA’s satellite images have captured the ongoing volcanic eruption near Iceland's Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which started on 20 November, caused lava to flow from a fissure, with the nearby Blue Lagoon spa and GrindavÃk being evacuated. The infrared visuals reveal lava glowing brighter than ReykjavÃk. While the eruption is ongoing, lava flow ...
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NASA Captures Satellite Image Showing Red-Hot Lava Oozing From Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula had been inactive for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.
