Volcano

Yellowstone’s volcanic activity could be shifting northeast, study finds

The basalt regions within the caldera are slowly shifting to the upper crust, where heat is being diffused northeast.

Study suggests historic climate disaster gave birth to Ragnarok, the Norse mythology apocalypse

In the year 536 CE, a series of volcanic eruptions in the Northern Hemisphere unleashed ash and sulfur gases into the atmosphere, enshrouding the globe in a veil that blocked sunlight.

Russian volcano identified as source of 1831 global climate catastrophe

The eruption led to a global temperature drop of about 1°C, causing famines and crop failures, especially in Asia.

Undersea volcano Axial Seamount poised for 2025 eruption, researchers warn

Upcoming eruption could be among first accurately predicted underwater volcanic events.

Scientists plan to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions by tracking goats from space

In experiments conducted in Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, sensors showed that goats became nervous before an eruption.

The world’s best preserved dinosaur had a weird ending, study suggests

Researchers attribute exceptional fossil preservation to rapid sedimentation and burrow collapses.

Scientists warn glacier melt could trigger increased volcanic eruptions in Iceland

Eruptions surged up to 50 times after the last ice age due to ice loss, experts say.

Victims of Pompeii volcanic eruption found with jewelry

Recent archeological discoveries have discovered an additional man and woman buried under lava in ancient Rome 2000 years ago.

By REUTERS
12/08/2024

Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time since December

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula

By REUTERS
29/05/2024

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
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