Mud Volcano Erupts In San Juan de Urabá, Colombia; Videos Show Huge Fireball Explosion | Watch | World News
When gas builds up beneath layers of soft sediment such as clay or shale, pressure forces the slurry upward. In some cases, as seen in San Juan de Urabá, methane escaping during the eruption can ignite, producing flames and explosions that resemble volcanic fire. Despite the dramatic visuals, the expelled material is typically cooler than … Read more