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science13 days ago•8 min saved

Yellowstone Eruption: Not Doomsday, But Real Localized Risk

Yellowstone sits over a volcanic hotspot and is active, but the USGS says another supereruption is unlikely. If it erupts again, the most probable outcome would be a localized lava flow with possible ash, or a hydrothermal explosion; a full-scale supereruption could devastate nearby areas and potentially affect climate, but such an event is extremely unlikely. Current monitoring shows normal alert levels with background earthquakes, and any major eruption would come with warning signs.

via Interesting Engineering|

#ash #eruption #science

world20 days ago•13 min saved

Guatemala evacuates villages as Fuego volcano erupts with lava flows

Guatemala evacuated several villages around the Fuego volcano after an eruption sent lava flows and ash plumes toward nearby towns, with residents taking shelter in San Juan Alotenango while authorities monitor ongoing activity.

via KSL News|

#eruption #evacuation #fuego

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

science3 months ago•85 min saved

Naples-area Campi Flegrei Near Breakpoint, Eruption Possible Within a Decade

Campi Flegrei, the volcanic caldera west of Naples, is accelerating toward a breaking point, with a new study suggesting the system could transition within the next decade. The outcome is uncertain: it could trigger an eruption or another change in the volcano's internal plumbing. About 500,000 people live in the area, so researchers plan ongoing forecasts to support emergency planning, but no date or size of an eruption can be determined from the current data.

via Live Science|

#campi-flegrei #eruption #phlegraean-fields

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Hikers killed as restricted Mount Dukono erupts during online-content climb

Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday, sending an ash plume high into the sky in a zone officials had restricted due to high alert. About 20 climbers went up the volcano to film online content despite warnings; three people were killed and five injured as rescue efforts faced ongoing eruptions and rough terrain. By Friday afternoon, 17 climbers had been evacuated, including seven Singaporeans and two Indonesians who aided the operation; police say the climbers knew the mountain was restricted but proceeded anyway and will question those who joined the ascent.

via Fox News|

#eruption #indonesia #mountdukono

world3 months ago•14 min saved

Three hikers die after Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera

An eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province killed three hikers—two Singaporeans and one Indonesian—as ash was ejected high into the sky, prompting safety warnings while authorities monitor ongoing volcanic activity.

via AP News|

#dukono #eruption #halmahera

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Tonga Eruption Cooled the Stratosphere and Redrew How We Read the Sky

The January 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption sent roughly 146 teragrams of seawater vapor into the stratosphere, cooling that atmospheric layer by about 0.5–1°C rather than warming it, and leaving no clear imprint on global surface temperatures in 2023–2024. The eruption's depth (about 490 feet below sea level) let magma vaporize seawater and fuel the plume, which reached the mesosphere and generated planetary-scale pressure waves and a Mediterranean meteo-tsunami. The event injected more water vapor than any prior eruption and, because the moisture persists, it is expected to influence atmospheric chemistry into the late 2020s, reshaping how scientists model volcanic impacts on the climate.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#climate #eruption #science

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Iran’s Taftan Volcano Shows Signs of Awakening After 700,000 Years

A recent study using satellite radar data detected ground uplift at Iran's Taftan volcano, indicating pressure buildup that could precede an eruption, prompting the need for increased monitoring and preparedness, though no eruption is imminent.

via Earth.com|

#eruption #geophysical-monitoring #satellite-data

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Kīlauea Volcano Celebrates 39 Eruptions in a Year with Spectacular Lava Fountains

A year after a rare episodic lava fountaining eruption began at Kīlauea's summit on December 23, 2024, the volcano has hosted 38 eruptive episodes, significantly reshaping the landscape with spectacular lava fountains and new geological features, while remaining monitored and visible from various vantage points.

via USGS (.gov)|

#eruption #hawaii #kilauea

science8 months ago•1 min saved

Kīlauea Volcano: A Year of Episodic Fountaining and Future Activity

The summit eruption of Kīlauea remains paused with a potential eruption expected between December 22 and 27. Gas emissions are elevated, and summit inflation continues, indicating possible upcoming activity, though visibility is currently low due to weather or vog.

via Big Island Video News|

#eruption #gas-emissions #hawaiian-volcano-observatory

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Kīlauea Volcano Nears One Year of Eruption, USGS Warns of Possible Next Week Blow

The Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi is currently paused but is expected to erupt again between December 22 and 27, with ongoing monitoring indicating a new episode of high lava fountains. The volcano has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024, with the next episode likely to occur within the forecast window, although the timing may shift based on inflation rates.

via Big Island Video News|

#eruption #hawaii #kilauea

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Dormant Giant Volcano Shows Signs of Awakening

Recent satellite observations reveal subtle signs of swelling at Mount Taftan, a dormant volcano in Iran, indicating potential magmatic activity and raising concerns about an imminent eruption, prompting calls for increased monitoring and reassessment of regional volcanic hazards.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#eruption #geological-risk #mount-taftan

science10 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Taftan Volcano Shows Signs of Awakening After 700,000 Years

Scientists have observed signs of unrest at Iran's Taftan volcano, dormant for 700,000 years, indicating a potential imminent eruption due to recent uplift and magma movement, highlighting the need for improved monitoring in the region.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#eruption #geology #iran

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Dual 15th-Century Antarctic Volcanoes May Have Triggered Climate Cooling

Researchers analyzing Antarctic ice cores suggest that a 1458/59 volcanic eruption was caused by two simultaneous eruptions from Kuwae in Vanuatu and an undocumented Southern Hemisphere volcano, which may explain the decade-long cooling in the 15th century.

via Phys.org|

#antarctica #climate-change #eruption

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Iran's 'Zombie' Volcano Shows Signs of Awakening After 700,000 Years

After millions of years of dormancy, the Taftan volcano in Iran shows signs of unrest, with satellite data revealing a swelling summit, indicating increased magma pressure. While not imminent for eruption, this activity suggests the volcano is more active than previously thought, prompting calls for enhanced monitoring and hazard assessment.

via IFLScience|

#eruption #geology #monitoring