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

Medicine & Technology Nov 13, 2023

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

Nov 09, 2023

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?

Oct 29, 2023

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

Oct 06, 2023

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

Sep 13, 2023

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.

Massive Comet Sprouts Gigantic Bright Horns After a Rare Volcanic Eruption

Aug 04, 2023

A giant comet heading towards the Sun appeared to have grown a set of horns after it underwent a bright and cold volcanic eruption. Find out more about it in this article.

Pompeii Excavation: Archaeologists Find Kitchen Shrine Serpent, Burnt Bed, Human Skeletons Nearly 2,000 Years After Disastrous Volcanic Eruption

Jul 19, 2023

Archaeologists found several items during their Pompeii excavation, including human skeletons. Continue reading to know the full story.

Saved by the Water: Helicopter Pilot, Two Passengers Jump Into Ocean To Escape Violent Volcanic Eruption That Killed 22 Individuals

Jul 17, 2023

The passengers wanted to return to the helicopter, but the pilot decided it would be safer to opt for the water. Read to learn more.

Mount Vesuvius' Catastrophic Eruption Seemed To Preserve the Ancient Roman Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum

Jul 01, 2023

Preserved ruins from Mount Vesuvius' catastrophic eruption offer valuable insights into ancient Roman life as well as aid in the understanding of volcanic eruptions' impact on human death. Read the article to learn more.

Philippine Government Orders the Evacuation of Residents As Mayon Volcano Indicates Signs of Violent Eruption

Jun 12, 2023

Thousands of residents in Albay province in the Philippines were ordered to evacuate as the Mayon volcano released lava and sulfuric gas. Read the article to find out more.

Hawaii's Mount Kilauea Erupts Again After a Three-Month Hiatus; Authorities Warn Against Harmful Volcanic Gas

Jun 08, 2023

Mount Kilauea's recent eruption highlights volcanic gas as the primary concern, with limited lava flow within the closed Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Check out this article to learn more details.

Mexican Volcano El Popo Threatens To Erupt, Continues To Eject Huge Plumes; Millions of Locals Warned for Possible Evacuation

May 23, 2023

The massive El Popo volcano has been spewing great plumes and the residents have been warned to prepare for evacuation as they expect its eruption soon. Read for the full story.

Underwater Volcanic Eruption Last Year Was So Powerful It Disrupted Radio Communications in Space, Study Finds

May 22, 2023

A recent study reveals that a deep-sea Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption caused plasma bubbles, disturbing space radio communication. Read the article to learn more details.

Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano Springs Back to Life This Week, Belching Towers of Ash That Forced School Closures

May 19, 2023

Scientists and residents are closely watching the eruption of Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico after it released towers of ash, threatening millions of people. Read the article to learn more details about this volcanic eruption.

Pompeii Skeletons Reveal That People Died Due to Earthquakes Before Devastating Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

May 17, 2023

While the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii killed over a thousand people, some individuals may have also died due to earthquakes around the area. Read to learn more.