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August 29, 2016

Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland’s Katla Volcano

Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland’s Katla Volcano

Some of the largest earthquakes in almost 40 years rocked Katla overnight, but an eruption doesn't seem to be in the works soon. The post Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland's Katla Volcano appeared first on WIRED.

August 24, 2016

Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii’s Shoreline This Month

Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii’s Shoreline This Month

Lava flows from Kilauea have added over 5 acres to the island of Hawai'i and the lava keeps coming. The post Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaii’s Shoreline This Month appeared first on WIRED.

August 18, 2016

Here’s What’s Happening in This Volcanic Explosion at Guatemala’s Santiaguito

Here’s What’s Happening in This Volcanic Explosion at Guatemala’s Santiaguito

Even smaller explosions can have a big impact and it's all thanks to the dynamics of the eruption. The post Here’s What’s Happening in This Volcanic Explosion at Guatemala's Santiaguito 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.

An Electrical Fire May Have Sparked a Mini-Volcano in Iraq

An Electrical Fire May Have Sparked a Mini-Volcano in Iraq

An electrical fire under a building in Iraq looks to have created its own mini-volcano. The post An Electrical Fire May Have Sparked a Mini-Volcano in Iraq 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.

Could a Volcano Be Waking Up on the Outskirts of Rome?

Could a Volcano Be Waking Up on the Outskirts of Rome?

New research on the Alban Hills south of Rome suggest that it could be heading into a new eruptive period. The post Could a Volcano Be Waking Up on the Outskirts of Rome? appeared first on WIRED.

Annotated Volcano: A Volcano’s Shape Can Tell You How It Will Erupt

Annotated Volcano: A Volcano’s Shape Can Tell You How It Will Erupt

You can get a sense of the type of eruption a volcano tends to have based on the shape of the volcano itself. The post Annotated Volcano: A Volcano's Shape Can Tell You How It Will Erupt appeared first on WIRED.

Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don’t Know Why

Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don’t Know Why

New data shows that the area around California's Lassen Peak is sinking, but exactly why is unclear. The post Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don't Know Why 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.