Medicine & TechnologyUsing 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.
Over 100 casts were created in the 1870s by pouring plaster into voids of ash, preserving the bodies, some garments, and other items. Read to learn more.
A new study reveals that gaseous carbon dioxide, not water, emerges as a critical trigger for volcanic eruptions, redefining Earth's dynamics for better hazard preparedness. Read the article to learn more.
The Litli-Hrútur volcano started spilling lava and toxic gas from a 2,600-foot fissure; but as its eruption eased, its fissure became just 250 feet long. Read to learn more.
Scientists have uncovered a surprising radioactive granite formation beneath the surface of the Moon's far side, shedding light on its history. Read the article to learn more.
The eruption at Tonga's Hunga Volcano on January 15, 2022, produced over 200,000 lightning flashes, the most intense ever recorded, offering valuable insights into its progression. Read the article for more details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Landsat 9 satellite took a photo of the Mauna Loa volcanic eruption as the lava flows north toward Saddle Road. Read the article to learn more details.