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March 1, 2017

Italy’s Etna Volcano Throws Lava Bombs in Its First Big Eruption of 2017

After a quiet 2016, Etna looks to be heading towards a more energetic 2017. The post Italy's Etna Volcano Throws Lava Bombs in Its First Big Eruption of 2017 appeared first on WIRED.

February 25, 2017

A Whole Lot of Magma Is Lurking Under Taipei

A new study suggests a magmatic system as large as 350 cubic kilometers sits below the city. Oh, and India experienced an eruption. The post A Whole Lot of Magma Is Lurking Under Taipei appeared first on WIRED.

February 16, 2017

The US Needs to Seriously Beef Up Its Volcano Monitoring

Surprise eruptions like Bogoslof in Alaska would wreak havoc if it happens in the lower 48 states. The post The US Needs to Seriously Beef Up Its Volcano Monitoring appeared first on WIRED.

February 2, 2017

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 31, 2017

Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now

If you care about earth science, you should follow these people and organizations on Twitter to get all the best science information and news. The post Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now appeared first on WIRED.

January 27, 2017

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

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.

January 10, 2017

And the Winner of the Volcanic Event of 2016 Is…

You voted. Now let's count down the top 10 volcanic events of 2016. The post And the Winner of the Volcanic Event of 2016 Is... appeared first on WIRED.

January 5, 2017

Explosive Eruptions Continue to Rock Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano

Explosions are still rocking an island in Alaska, while parts of Kilauea in Hawaii collapsed into the Pacific. The post Explosive Eruptions Continue to Rock Alaska's Bogoslof Volcano appeared first on WIRED.

December 28, 2016

Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year

Lots of volcanoes made news in 2016, but which deserves to walk away with the award for the greatest? The post Vote for the 2016 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year appeared first on WIRED.