Explosive-extrusive eruption at Sheeluch volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued on March 16, producing a sustained volcanic ash plume that reached approximately 10.4 km (34 000 feet) above sea level (a.s.l.) and drifted east across the North Pacific. The eruption is accompanied by powerful gas-steam activity. In addition, a new block of lava continues to … Read more
At any given moment, about 20 volcanoes on Earth are actively erupting. Often among them is Mayon—the most active volcano in the Philippines. The nearly symmetrical stratovolcano, on Luzon Island near the Albay and Lagonoy gulfs, rises more than 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level. Historical records indicate Mayon has erupted 65 times in the past … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported an “ongoing explosive eruption” at Kanlaon Volcano in the Negros Island Region, with a dark grey plume rising 2,000 meters above the crater The volcanic eruption has sent a huge ash cloud over the Philippines(Image: Sam Pantalita /Facebook) The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines is … Read more
A second effusive eruption began at Piton de la Fournaise, La Réunion, at 10:06 LT on February 13, after a new seismic crisis beneath the summit. The eruption is occurring on the south–south-east flank inside the Enclos Fouqué caldera, where fissures opened, and lava flows are descending the Grandes Pentes. Authorities activated ORSEC Alert 2–1 … Read more
Whakaari/White Island: Volcanic Activity Escalates – Alert Level Raised Recent monitoring indicates a shift in Whakaari/White island’s volcanic behavior, prompting authorities to elevate the alert level to 3. this signifies a notable increase in the frequency and intensity of eruptive activity at the Bay of Plenty island, demanding heightened vigilance. Increasing Signs of Unrest GeoNet, … Read more
Indonesia is renowned for its islands and landscapes, but it is also home to reserves of sulphur and hundreds of miners every day risk their lives mining for the material, which they call “devil’s gold.” The East Java province is home to the c, where miners are exposed to toxic fumes and extreme working conditions. … Read more
The world’s population has now passed eight billion, and in some parts of the planet, space is at a premium. From the packed streets of Lagos to Tokyo’s endless skyline, people are squeezing into every available corner. But when it comes to the most populated island on Earth, there’s one place that stands far above … Read more