Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption
Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.
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Lord of the Rings: Rare Display of Vortex Rings Over Italy’s Mount Etna Dazzles Observers
A rare spectacle appeared in the sky over Sicily’s Mount Etna recently, as huge smoky vortex rings were spotted rising above the massive volcano.
Giant Volcano on Mars, Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades, is ‘Long-Sought Smoking Gun’ for Scientists
Scientists have discovered a gigantic volcano on Mars near the planet’s equator that remained unnoticed for decades, according to newly published research.
Fiery Satellite Images Reveal New Insights on the Latest Volcanic Eruption That Has Rocked Iceland
Recent satellite images are offering a glimpse of the latest eruption in Iceland, along with other unique insights into the ongoing volcanic activity.
Volcano Turns the Sky Red Over Southwest Iceland, Prompting Evacuations and Placing Officials on High Alert
The eruption of a volcano on southwest Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula sent plumes of ash into the sky on Monday, following several weeks of earthquakes that rocked the region.
What’s That Rumbling Beneath Yellowstone? Supervolcano Study Doubles Past Magma Estimates
According to new research, the Yellowstone Supervolcano contains almost twice the amount of magma researchers once believed.
Volcanic Winter Added To Massive Extinction Event
A prolonged “volcanic winter” caused by millions of tons of ash launched into the Earth’s atmosphere likely contributed...
Next Supervolcano Eruption Might Happen Without Warning
The next time a supervolcano eruption pours enough ash into the atmosphere to alter the Earth’s climate, humanity...
Once an Oceanic Anomaly, Scientists are closing in on Mysterious Megaplumes
Scientists at the University of Leeds are unlocking the mystery of megaplumes, a phenomenon produced as columns of heated water rise from the base of the ocean.