Tags: Volcanic Eruption

Massive Volcanic Threat Could Mirror History's Deadliest Disasters, Scientists Say

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.27.2024 00:52 AM

Scientists warn that a massive volcanic eruption, like Mount Tambora's 1815 blast, could cause global cooling, food shortages, and economic chaos.

Prehistoric Global Warming Caused by Massive Volcanic Eruption Turned Dinosaurs Into Warm-Blooded Animals

05.17.2024 19:20 PM

Researchers suggest that a series of colossal volcanic eruptions across the Earth is responsible for the evolutionary leap in dinosaurs. Check this article to learn more.

Deeper Magma Reservoirs Study: Key to Predicting Volcanic Explosions

05.13.2024 06:32 AM

Unlock volcanic mysteries! Dive into the study on deeper magma reservoirs for insights crucial in predicting volcanic explosions. Read now!

Iceland Volcanic Eruption: Activity Could Persist as Magma Could Be Accumulating Below Surface, IMO Warns

04.22.2024 21:43 PM

According to scientists, magma could be accumulating once more beneath the surface. Read to learn more.

The Year Without Summer: How Did a Volcanic Eruption Cause Major Weather Disaster in 1816?

04.18.2024 10:53 AM

The eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815 triggered a change in the global climate which caused weather across the globe to be unseasonably cold the following year. Read the article to learn more.

Carnian Pluvial Event: How Did Rain Fall Continuously on Earth for Two Million Years?

03.22.2024 01:00 AM

About 232 million years ago, a dramatic turn in Earth’s climate history took place which involved a marked rise in rainfall. Check this article to learn more.

Iceland's Fourth Volcanic Outburst Sends Molten River Close to Grindavik, Raises Coastal Hazard Concerns

03.19.2024 03:45 AM

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula volcano erupted for the fourth time in four months, narrowly missing Grindavík but threatening a life-threatening gas plume. Read the article for more details.

Largest Holocene Eruption Identified: Kikai-Akahoya Volcanic Eruption 7,300 Years Ago Released Over 80 Cubic Miles of Volcanic Rock and Ash

02.28.2024 21:56 PM

Scientists have identified the Kikai-Akahoya volcanic eruption as the largest in the Holocene epoch. Read to learn more.

Grindavik at Risk of ‘Crack Collapse’ With Lava Pouring From Fissures After Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

01.30.2024 04:20 AM

Lava pouring from cracks after a volcanic eruption is putting Grivandik, a town in Iceland, at risk of being collapsed. Continue reading to learn more.

Paricutin Volcano Takes Just 24 Hours To Emerge From a Cornfield, Wreck the Lives of Many; How Exactly Did This Happen?

01.21.2024 22:57 PM

In 1943, Paricutin volcano emerged in less than 24 hours from a cornielf in Mexico and started erupting a few months later. Read to learn more.

Grindavik Still At Risk: Volcanologist Warns That Dams Built To Protect the Icelandic Town From the Erupting Volcano May Not Be Enough

01.18.2024 00:07 AM

A volcanologist warns that dams constructed in Iceland to divert lava flows may not be sufficient for safety. Read to learn more.

Volcanic Eruption Engulfs Homes in Southwest Iceland: Growing Fissure Sparks Worst-Case Scenario Concerns

01.15.2024 03:56 AM

Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland has torched three homes in Grindavik, prompting the prime minister to declare a "black day." Read the article to learn more details.

Iceland Volcano Erupts After Weeks of Heightened Seismic Activity, Forcing Thousands To Flee

12.18.2023 22:30 PM

A volcano situated in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has just erupted. Read to learn more. An Iceland volcano has just erupted weeks after frequent quakes rocked the region.

Long-Dormant Volcanoes Can Actually Be Quick, Powerful to Erupt, New Study Emphasizes

12.17.2023 01:55 AM

The study looked into the volcanic activity cycle of the dormant Ciomadul volcano in Europe. Read to learn more.

Iceland's Seismic Activity Transformed Into Audible Warnings; Experts Alert for Potential Volcanic Eruption Amid Earthquake Swarm

11.18.2023 00:31 AM

Seismic activity in Iceland signals Fagradalsfjall volcano's near eruption. Check out the new app developed to let the public hear quake sounds as hundreds shake the area.

46 Volcanoes Are in Continuous Eruptive State but Experts Dispel Fears

11.17.2023 04:40 AM

Nearly 50 volcanoes have been erupting at the same time worldwide. Continue reading to understand why you should not worry.

Volcanic Eruption Fears, Rising Earthquakes Force Iceland To Declare State of Emergency

11.13.2023 01:22 AM

Up to 2,000 earthquakes struck the Reykjanes peninsula, forcing Iceland to declare a state of emergency due to the looming threat of a potential volcanic eruption. Read to learn more.

Ongoing Undersea Volcanic Eruption Creates New Landmass off Japan's Coast

11.09.2023 09:36 AM

A new Japanese island emerged from the undersea volcanic eruption near Iwo Jima, part of the Ogasawara island chain, following recent activity. Check out more details in this article.

Risky California Volcano Exhibits Extreme Activity; Will It Be Erupting Soon?

10.29.2023 00:30 AM

The volcano has been classified by the US Geological Survey to be "very high risk," which is the agency's highest risk category. Read to learn more.

Antarctic Ozone Hole Reaches Record Size, Threatening Further Expansion: Potential Link to Tonga Volcanic Eruption Investigated

10.06.2023 06:42 AM

Scientists are looking at the 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption as possible reason for the record-breaking ozone hole over the Antarctic that is now three times the size of Brazil. Continue reading to learn more.

Glaciers Could Become a Powerful Volcano Monitoring Tool For Sensing Temperature, Study Reveals

09.13.2023 03:21 AM

Using glaciers as a volcano monitoring tool could supplement existing monitoring approaches or could serve as an alternative when other methods are not feasible. Read to learn more.

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