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October 13, 2016

Japan’s Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge!

Mt. Aso in Japan had one of its largest explosive eruptions in recent memory, while Mt. Meager in British Columbia showed signs of awakening. The post Japan's Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge! appeared first on WIRED.

October 3, 2016

What A Crazy Weekend for Volcanoes, Huh?

The earthquakes rattling Katla in Iceland have slowed, but a new swarm hit Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, Mexico's Colima exploded impressively. The post What A Crazy Weekend for Volcanoes, Huh? appeared first on WIRED.

September 30, 2016

Earthquake Swarm at Iceland’s Katla Volcano Raises Alert Status to Yellow

A new earthquake swarm at Iceland's Katla has become intense enough for officials to raise the alert status at the ice-capped volcano. The post Earthquake Swarm at Iceland's Katla Volcano Raises Alert Status to Yellow appeared first on WIRED.

September 29, 2016

An Eruption at Rinjani in Indonesia Traps Hundreds of Tourists

An unexpectedly powerful explosion from Barujari at Rinjani prompted evacuations of over 1,000 tourists, with some still possibly in danger. The post An Eruption at Rinjani in Indonesia Traps Hundreds of Tourists appeared first on WIRED.

September 27, 2016

If Europa Has Ice Plumes, Maybe They Work Like Earth’s Volcanoes

Europa joins a growing list of planetary bodies that likely have ice volcanism and possibly liquid water. The post If Europa Has Ice Plumes, Maybe They Work Like Earth’s Volcanoes appeared first on WIRED.

September 22, 2016

Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano Makes an Ashy Mess for Airports

Vigorous explosive eruptions at Turrialba in Costa Rica have made an ashy mess for air travelers. The post Costa Rica's Turrialba Volcano Makes an Ashy Mess for Airports appeared first on WIRED.

September 16, 2016

How to Be a Savvy Science Reader

No one is predicting a massive eruption at Sakurajima in Japan. Yet, the media might have you believe that's the class, and that's just wrong. The post How to Be a Savvy Science Reader appeared first on WIRED.

September 13, 2016

It Was A Great Weekend For Lava

Lots of lava flows over the weekend, including Piton de la Fournaise and Fuego, with Kilauea coming close to new lava lake overflow. The post It Was A Great Weekend For Lava appeared first on WIRED.

September 8, 2016

New Zealand’s Ruapehu Volcano Is Heating Up Fast

After seeing a winter where the crater lake temperature hit record lows, the waters at Ruapehu are heating back up again. The post New Zealand's Ruapehu Volcano Is Heating Up Fast appeared first on WIRED.

August 31, 2016

Dear College Students: You Should Take Geology

Most college students don't even consider geology, but they're missing out on the whole planet! The post Dear College Students: You Should Take Geology appeared first on WIRED.