Category: Explosive eruption
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Early warning for volcanic eruptions
Since the “surprise” eruption of Chaiten in southern Chile (still erupting away), I’m sure there has been a lot of… READ MORE
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Geothermal power from Alaska
If Alaska wants to take a cue from Iceland, it might find itself with more power than it can use.… READ MORE
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Strombolian activity at Fuego
Things have quieted down on the volcano-news front lately. I did catch a report that Fuego (Guatemala) is having small… READ MORE
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Two(?) new ash columns at Chaiten
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside. After apparently settling down a bit over the weekend, Chaiten… READ MORE
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The fountains of Etna
Over the weekend, Mt. Etna (Italy) had some spectacular Strombolian fire-fountaining. Lucky for us, Marco Fulle and a group went… READ MORE
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Chaiten eruption worsening
The newest reports out of Chile are indicating that the eruption at Chaiten has reached levels of intensity not seen… READ MORE
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Chaiten roars back?
So, this was a bit of a surprise to me. Six weeks into the Chaiten eruption in Chile, apparently the… READ MORE
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White Island Alert
Authorities in New Zealand have issued an alert for White Island. After a fairly sizable earthquake (M=5.4) near the island,… READ MORE
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Underwater volcanism caught in action
Most people don’t realize that a majority of the earth’s volcanoes are underwater. That is to say, the mid-ocean ridge… READ MORE
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Anak Krakatau in pictures
One of the most famous eruptions in human history (at least recent history) is the 1883 eruption of Krakatau in… READ MORE
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