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world20 days ago•198 min saved

Fuego Volcano Persists in Dangerous Eruption as Guatemalans Evacuate

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano remains dangerous in a days-long eruption, with activity gradually reducing but ongoing risks from collapsing summit material that could trigger pyroclastic flows. Ashfall has affected about 29,000 people, and more than 1,700 have been evacuated. Authorities warn lahars could form if rain arrives, three regions are under red alerts, and roads and schools are being affected, while the main airport stays open and monitoring continues for roughly 72 hours.

via CNN|

#ashfall #eruption #fuego-volcano

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Kilauea Eruption Sparks 1,000-Foot Lava Fountains and Ash Warnings

Kilauea unleashed lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, triggering ashfall warnings and temporary closures of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of Highway 11; the eruption’s 43rd since December 2024 remains confined to the summit crater, with shelters opened for residents and visitors affected by tephra.

via CBS News|

#ashfall #hawaii-volcanoes-national-park #kilauea

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Kilauea erupts with towering lava fountains, forcing park and highway closures

A fresh lava-fountaining episode at Kilauea reached about 1,000 feet, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a section of Highway 11 due to tephra fallout; the eruption's summit activity remains confined and not posing immediate threats to homes.

via NBC News|

#ashfall #hawaii-volcanoes-national-park #highway-11

natural-disaster3 years ago•3 min saved

Mayon Volcano Erupts, Forcing Thousands to Flee

Thousands of villagers have been forced to evacuate their homes near the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines as it continues to spew lava and ash. The danger zone has been extended by a kilometer, and nearly 15,000 people have already left the area. The volcano, which is a top tourist attraction in the country, has been showing signs of restiveness for days, and began expelling lava on Sunday night. The eruption is the latest natural calamity to test the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has deployed Cabinet officials to Albay to help distribute food aid and reassure displaced villagers.

via The Associated Press|

#ashfall #evacuation #lava

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

"Stunning Fallout 4 Remake in Unreal Engine 5 Amazes Fans"

A fan-made remake of Fallout 4 using Unreal Engine 5 has been released, showcasing the potential of the upcoming Fallout 5. The screenshots, created by environment artist Ghost Design, feature a Fallout 4 settlement and demonstrate the beauty of the new engine. Fallout 5 has been confirmed by Bethesda, but details such as plot, location, and release date are unknown. In related news, a Fallout-inspired RPG called Ashfall has been announced.

via GAMINGbible|

#ashfall #fallout-4 #fan-remake

natural-disaster3 years ago•1 min saved

Flight suspension at Catania airport due to Mount Etna eruption.

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupted on Sunday, causing ashfall on Catania and forcing the suspension of flights at the city's airport. No injuries were reported. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology noted an increase in tremor activity in recent days. Italy's Civil Protection agency had warned of sudden variations in Etna's activity due to increased volcanic activity.

via The Associated Press|

#ashfall #eruption #flight-suspension

natural-disasters3 years ago•2 min saved

Russian volcano causes widespread ashfall with ongoing eruption.

The Shiveluch volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for a second day, spewing clouds of dust 10km into the sky and blanketing wide areas with ash. The area has been closed to aircraft and residents have been advised to stay indoors. Shiveluch is one of Kamchatka's most active volcanoes, and the eruption has been the largest fallout in nearly 60 years. The Kamchatka Peninsula is one of the world's most concentrated areas of geothermal activity, with about 30 active volcanoes.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ashfall #eruption #kamchatka-peninsula

natural-disaster3 years ago•2 min saved

Massive eruption at Shiveluch volcano in Russia sends ash 20km high

The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending ash 20km high and smothering nearby villages in grey volcanic dust. The eruption posed a potential risk to flights and paralysed several villages. There were no immediate reports of casualties although scientists said the volcano was still erupting 15 hours after it had initially sprang back to life. The governor of Kamchatka urged people to stay at home and said schools had been closed.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ashfall #eruption #kamchatka