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science18 days ago•20 min saved

When Yellowstone Erupts Today: A blow-by-blow catastrophe scenario

A thought-experiment outlines how a VEI-8 Yellowstone eruption could unfold from weeks of unrest to years of disaster: rapid magma intrusion triggers phreatomagmatic blasts, a towering ash cloud and deadly pyroclastic flows devastate parts of North America, crippling electricity, water, and transport, while sulphate aerosols cool the climate for years, triggering widespread agricultural collapse, health crises and a global recession. Immediate deaths could reach around 1,000 with far broader impacts, and long-term effects include hundreds of millions to about a billion premature deaths and a slow, uneven recovery, ending with a speculative look at humanity’s distant future observed by an alien perspective a million years hence.

via The Conversation|

#ash-plume #climate-impact #science

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Air Traffic Grounded as Anak Krakatau Eruption Shrouds Jakarta in Ash

Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau halted operations at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, suspending hundreds of flights (including 58 international) and prompting alternative landing plans as ash clouds reached up to 6,000 m over Java and up to 15,000 m toward Sumatra and Banten. Singapore Airlines canceled Jakarta flights for the day; BNPB said there is no tsunami risk and considered cloud-seeding to wash away ash.

via Al Jazeera|

#anak-krakatau #ash-plume #flight-suspension

volcanoes1 month ago•10 min saved

Krakatau ash plume reaches flight level 450 as eruption continues

Volcanic activity at Krakatau continues with a VAAC advisory reporting an ash plume rising to flight level 450 (45,000 ft / 13,700 m) and moving west; further advisories are expected as monitoring continues (as of 16:30 UTC on Sep 4, 2026).

via Volcano Discovery|

#ash-plume #darwin-vaac #flight-level-450

world5 months ago•14 min saved

Ash Clouds from Mayon Volcano Trigger Mass Evacuations in the Philippines

Nearly 200,000 people have been affected as more than 5,400 residents fled ash from Mayon volcano in the Philippines, with the alert level maintained at 3. The 2,462-meter cone is one of the country’s most active volcanoes and a major tourist draw, and ongoing ash emissions have prompted evacuations and disruptions.

via AP News|

#alert-level-3 #ash-plume #evacuation

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Shinmoedake Volcano in Japan Erupts with 3,000m Ash Plume

Shinmoedake volcano in Japan erupted, sending an ash plume over 3,000 meters high, with ash drifting northeast and prompting alerts for nearby residents to stay cautious of volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows.

via chinadailyasia.com|

#ash-plume #eruption #japan

world1 year ago•0 min saved

Mount Etna's Rare Eruption Sparks Tourist Escape and Hiker Chaos

Mount Etna erupted dramatically on June 2, 2025, sending ash, gas, and rocks into the air, causing tourists to flee; this was the largest eruption since 2014, with significant lava flow and sulfur dioxide emissions captured by satellite images.

via European Space Agency|

#ash-plume #eruption #mount-etna

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Spectacular and Rare Eruption of Mount Etna Sparks Tourist Escape

Mount Etna in Sicily erupted spectacularly, sending ash and gas high into the sky, but officials assured there was no danger to residents, and the eruption was confined to the summit area, with no disruptions to flights or safety.

via Al Jazeera|

#ash-plume #italy #mount-etna

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Mount Etna in Italy Erupts with Massive Ash and Lava Show

Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, erupted with a significant ash and gas plume, but authorities confirmed there is no current danger to the population or tourists, with the eruption transitioning to a lava fountain and the ash cloud reaching over 6.5 kilometers high.

via The Guardian|

#ash-plume #eruption #italy

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Mount Etna Erupts in Italy, Sending Ash and Tourists into Safety

Mt. Etna in Sicily erupted massively, sending a high plume of ash, gases, and rocks into the air, causing disruptions to flights and prompting safety alerts, with ongoing volcanic activity observed.

via CNN|

#ash-plume #italy #mt-etna

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Triggers Evacuations and 5km Ash Plume

Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted, sending a three-mile ash plume into the sky, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and causing the cancellation of over 60 flights. The eruption, which lasted six minutes, resulted in a strong earthquake and significant ash fall, affecting surrounding villages. The alert level was raised, and local officials urged residents to move to evacuation centers.

via CNN|

#ash-plume #evacuation #mount-kanlaon

natural-disasters3 years ago•1 min saved

Aviation at risk as Kamchatka volcano erupts.

The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted early on Tuesday and sent up an ash plume 10 kilometers high into the air, posing an increased threat to air traffic. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) issued a code red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, noting that ash explosions 15 kilometers high could occur at any time. Local authorities closed schools and ordered residents in nearby villages to stay indoors. The peninsula in the north Pacific Ocean has about 160 volcanoes, but only about two dozen of them are active.

via DW (English)|

#ash-plume #aviation #kamchatka

natural-disasters3 years ago•1 min saved

Russia's Shiveluch Volcano Erupts, Threatening Air Traffic.

The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending an ash plume 10 kilometers high and posing an increased threat to air traffic. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team issued a code red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, noting that ash explosions 15 kilometers high could occur at any time. Local authorities closed schools and ordered residents in nearby villages to stay indoors. The ash cloud following the eruption drifted to the west and south and measured 400 by 270 kilometers.

via Reuters|

#ash-plume #aviation #kamchatka