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November 23, 2016

Nobody Knows Where This Big Raft of Pumice Came From

Nobody Knows Where This Big Raft of Pumice Came From

Satellite images and aircraft have spotted a pumice raft in the Pacific Ocean near Fiji, but we may never know its source. The post Nobody Knows Where This Big Raft of Pumice Came From 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.

Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later

Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later

It's been 25 years since the massive eruption of Pinatubo in the Philippines, but its remarkable to see how quickly the land has recovered. The post Annotated Volcano: Exploring Pinatubo’s Devastating Eruption, 25 Years Later appeared first on WIRED.

NASA Steps Up to Track the Shrinking of Earth’s Coral Reefs

NASA Steps Up to Track the Shrinking of Earth’s Coral Reefs

A state-of-the-art instrument, usually found on satellites and spacecraft, will survey coral reefs on Earth. The post NASA Steps Up to Track the Shrinking of Earth’s Coral Reefs 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.

Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS

Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS

A spectacular view of Tenerife in the Canary Island shows off its volcanic history. The post Annotated Volcano: A Spectacular View of Tenerife From the ISS appeared first on WIRED.

February 21, 2016

Mount St. Helens Has Nothing on Its Little-Known Neighbors

Mount St. Helens Has Nothing on Its Little-Known Neighbors

You might not think the middle of Oregon is volcano central, but over the last 5,000 years, it really is.

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December 3, 2015

Italy’s Etna Unleashes a Short but Spectacular Eruption

Italy’s Etna Unleashes a Short but Spectacular Eruption

Although it has been quiet for much of 2015, Etna produced a spectacular but brief eruption last night.

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November 9, 2015

Satellites Expose Just How Bad Indonesia’s Fires Are

Satellites Expose Just How Bad Indonesia’s Fires Are

Satellites like Germany's TET-1 and NASA's MODIS are pretty good at finding things that are on fire.

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