Scientists Rediscovered Extinct Mount Pinatubo Volcano 30 Years After It Erupted

Medicine & Technology Jan 25, 2021

Almost 30 years since Mount Pinatubo erupted, the second-most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century, scientists have rediscovered the extinct Pinatubo volcano mouse.

Microscopic Bubbles Can Tell the History of Earth's Massive Volcanic Eruptions

Jan 21, 2021

Geoscientists discovered that some of the stories of Earth's massive volcanic eruptions are written in nanoparticles in the microscopic bubbles of magma.

Indonesia's Semeru Began Spewing Hot Clouds, Villagers Told To Be Vigilant for Signs of Danger

Jan 16, 2021

Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano sitting on its most densely populated island of Java, has started spewing hot clouds on Saturday, January 16.

Researchers Create a New Technique in Reconstructing Past Volcanic Activities

Jan 05, 2021

A team of scientists has created a new method for reconstructing the size of volcanic eruptions that have occurred long ago in the past, revolutionizing the study of previous eruptions and estimating hazards of future volcanic activities.

Researchers Answer Why Australia is Such A Volcanic Hotspot, Despite Not Being on the Ring of Fire

Dec 17, 2020

Australia's continent sits far south of the Equator, far from the famous Pacific Ring of Fire. However, it has an unusual number of volcanoes and eruptions, and scientists might have just uncovered why.

Drones Save Lives By Diving Into Volcanoes - For Science

Nov 02, 2020

Aerial strategies using remote-controlled drones reduce the risks of ground-based measurements of volcanic emissions, maintaining real-time data transmission in these potentially dangerous environments.

Stromboli Volcano's Memory Processes Can Help Predict Major Eruptions

Oct 29, 2020

To understand the frequency of sudden, intense volcanic eruptions known as paroxysms, scientists studied the history of Italy's Stromboli.

Researchers Date the Historic Ilopango Eruption That Destroyed Part of the Maya Civilization

Sep 29, 2020

An international research team has established the precise date of a major volcanic eruption that laid waste to the Maya civilization some 1590 years ago.

Deadly Lava Lake Is Bubbling in Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Hitting Extreme Temperatures

Aug 27, 2020

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018 and formed a lava lake with temperatures ranging from 176F to 185F. Experts consider it as the hottest body of water in the world.

The European Space Agency Prepares to Explore Lava Tubes in Space

Aug 20, 2020

Astronauts train to explore lava tubes or underground caves, on the Red Planet and on the Moon. New data can give insight into former volcanic activity and reveal signs of life.

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung Erupts for the Third Time This Month

Aug 10, 2020

Mount Sinabung first erupted twice on August 8, and a third time on August 10. Locals are being warned of possible lava flows since volcano eruptions within the Ring of Fire are unpredictable.

New Zealand Invents System to Predict Volcanic Eruptions

Jul 20, 2020

Scientists from New Zealand believe that they have invented a system that shows seismic patterns before an actual volcanic eruption happens in hopes to save lives and avoid situations like the White Island eruption in 2019.

Lava Bombs Scatter as Italy's Stromboli Volcano Erupts Once Again

Jul 20, 2020

Italy's Stromboli volcano erupted on Sunday, July 19, without any warning. Watch as the volcano spews out lava bombs from its crater.

How to Build an Island: Multiple Eruptions on This Island Have Added 500 Feet of Land in a Month

Jul 08, 2020

A volcanic island about 600 miles south of Tokyo, Japan is experiencing a 'vigorous growth spurt.' Scientists have been observing the multiple eruptions of the volcano since May that have added to its landmass.

There Might Be ‘Ocean World’ Planets Within the Milky Way, Planetary Scientist Claims

Jun 19, 2020

Astronomers believe that several exoplanets may be habitable, showing heat signatures and ocean world properties through mathematical calculations.