Volcanic hazards – Page 2

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.

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 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 29, 2016

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 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

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.

August 4, 2016

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.

July 22, 2016

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.