Volcano

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Indonesia has shut down an airport and has evacuated hundreds of people near Ruang volcano.

By REUTERS
18/04/2024

Dwarf planets at Solar System's fringes may be geologically active - study

The dwarf planets in question, Eris and Makemake, are both found in the Kuiper Belt past Neptune's orbit and are far from the Sun's warmth, similar to fellow dwarf planet Pluto. 

21/02/2024

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads

The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.

By REUTERS
08/02/2024

Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity

Authorities had evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik last month over fears of eruption.

By REUTERS
19/12/2023
Eruption of Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano

Earthquakes hit Italy super volcano, raising specter of evacuations

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the area early on Wednesday, the strongest jolt in 40 years to rattle the volcanic field, known as the Campi Flegrei.

By REUTERS
27/09/2023

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for the third time this year

The eruption was preceded by a period of strong seismicity and "rapid uplift" of the summit.

By REUTERS
11/09/2023

Mount Etna eruption closes Sicily's troubled Catania airport

Mount Etna has not erupted since 1992, now its lava and ash are diverting planes at the peak of Italy's holiday season.

By REUTERS
14/08/2023

This is where diamonds come from, and how we can find new ones - study

Scientists have found the main driving force behind the generation and eruption of diamond-rich magma, which can also help find more.

Giant comet grows horns after ice volcano eruption

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a cryovolcanic comet that orbits the Sun every 71 years. After a possible volcanic eruption, it now has what seems to be two massive horns.

30/07/2023

Experience the beauty and history of the Tuf Kerem Maharal Reserve

Keep an eye out for volcanic ash (tuf) and even some fossils that froze in the ancient marine rocks. The fossils provide a glimpse of sea life in the long book of life on Earth. 

By ITSIK MAROM
30/07/2023
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