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A wild project in Iceland could transform how we forecast volcanic eruptions
This was the start of the dream of KMT: The Krafla Magma Testbed, named for the volcanic system in Iceland. It’s a dream that ...
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Iceland has entered a new volcanic era
The Fagradalsfjall Volcano, a raised crater of bubbling lava—glowing bright yellow in an expanse of dark gray—is the latest eruption heralding Iceland’s new period of volcanic activity.
This Alaska volcano might erupt soon. Here's the chaos it could cause.
An explosion on Mount Spurr could generate massive cloud of ash, which could mess with airplanes and cause issues for humans.
Mount Etna and more of the world's most ACTIVE volcanoes
The highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna is a magnificent landmark on the Italian island of Sicily. Etna is almost ...
For lava chasers and the volcano curious, is the thrill worth the risk?
Despite monitoring systems, eruptions remain difficult to predict. And some tour guides say visitors who choose to explore volcanoes do so at their own risk ...
Fighting fire with fire: Behind Iceland’s lava barrier project
A new solution is taking shape in Iceland to protect people and infrastructure from lava flow. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Scientists fear Iceland volcano could erupt again in weeks as magma continues to pool underground
In November 2023, Southwestern Iceland was placed on alert for the possibility of a volcanic eruption after tens of thousands ...
What underwater volcano eruptions look like as scientists warn one off US coast set to explode imminently
A scientist has explained what happens during an underwater volcanic eruption looks like as Axial Seamount on the Pacific ...
A mysterious, highly active undersea volcano near California could erupt later this year. What scientists expect
Nearly a mile deep, the Pacific Ocean volcano known as Axial Seamount is drawing increasing scrutiny from scientists who only discovered its existence in the 1980s.