Huge undersea volcano off the West Coast may be getting ready to erupt
The good news is that because the top of the volcano is still 4,500 feet below the ocean’s surface, it poses no danger to ...
Undersea volcano off West Coast could erupt soon but should you prepare for a disaster?
One of the most active volcanoes in the world sits just a few hundred miles off the U.S. West Coast, and some scientists ...
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A Nation on Edge: Seismic shocks and volcanic warnings
Ethiopia is grappling with an escalating seismic crisis as a series of earthquakes linked to the East African Rift raises ...
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The Pros and Cons of Iceland
Not to fear though, the last major eruption was back in 1783 when the Laki Fissure released around 14 kilometres of lava. The results of this eruption were pretty ferocious with around 25 per cent of ...
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‘The whole island has emptied:’ Thousands flee Santorini as quakes rattle Greek tourist haven
The island is famed for its caldera – a bowl-shaped crater caused by a volcanic eruption – which was formed by one of the largest known blasts around 3,600 years ago. Santorini’s most recent ...
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Volcano Safety Tips
So if you live near one of these mighty features—or plan to visit one on your next trip—here’s some hazards to be aware of and steps you can take to stay safe during an eruption. Lahars or ...
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First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document, which looks like a lump of charcoal, was charred by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD and is too fragile to ever be physically opened. But now scientists have used a ...