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February 2, 2017

Watch Kilauea’s Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall

Watch Kilauea’s Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall

Lava flows continues to pour into the Pacific in Hawaii, creating stunning red-hot fountains. The post Watch Kilauea's Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall appeared first on WIRED.

January 27, 2017

Italy’s Etna Volcano Awakens with New Explosions in the New Year

Italy’s Etna Volcano Awakens with New Explosions in the New Year

After an uneventful 2016, Etna in Italy starts to erupt again. Meanwhile, Erta'Ale has its first lava flows in a decade and Alaska keeps rumbling. The post Italy's Etna Volcano Awakens with New Explosions in the New Year appeared first on WIRED.

January 18, 2017

Victims’ Families Sue Japan for Failing to Warn of Eruption

Victims’ Families Sue Japan for Failing to Warn of Eruption

Families of some of the victims of the 2014 eruption of Mt. Ontake are suing the local government, claiming that they downplayed the volcano's threat. The post Victims’ Families Sue Japan for Failing to Warn of Eruption appeared first on WIRED.

December 21, 2016

Bogoslof Volcano in Alaska Unexpectedly Erupts

Bogoslof Volcano in Alaska Unexpectedly Erupts

A remote volcano in the Bering Sea sent up an impressive ash plume in an unexpected eruption. The post Bogoslof Volcano in Alaska Unexpectedly Erupts appeared first on WIRED.

Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come

Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come

Earthquakes at Brava in the Cape Verde Islands mean it could be waking up after millennia of quiet. Also, eruptions in Indonesia are disrupting air traffic. The post Earthquakes in the Cape Verde Islands Could Signal an Explosive Eruption to Come appeared first on WIRED.

Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again

Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again

Not all caldera are made the same, but we got to watch one type form during the 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. The post Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again appeared first on WIRED.

Central American Volcanoes Let Out Spectacular Eruptions

Central American Volcanoes Let Out Spectacular Eruptions

Five volcanoes across three Central American countries have people's attention after a restless weekend. The post Central American Volcanoes Let Out Spectacular Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.

Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic Eruptions

Despite what people might claim, the busy week in volcanism isn't part of a greater pattern or magical planetary alignment. The post Please Don't Blame Mars for This Week's Explosive Volcanic Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.

Satellites Are Keeping a Close Eye on Remote Eruptions

Satellites Are Keeping a Close Eye on Remote Eruptions

Two remote volcanoes had eruptions over the last week. Meanwhile, things heated up in Chile and cooled down in New Zealand. The post Satellites Are Keeping a Close Eye on Remote Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.

Alaska’s Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up

Alaska’s Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up

After one of the most vigorous eruptions in decades, Alaska's Pavlof calms down. Also, updates from Copahue and Kanlaon. The post Alaska's Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up appeared first on WIRED.