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New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green

New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green

White Island had its first small eruption since 2013. Also, updates from Ruapehu, Nyiragongo and Turrialba. The post New Zealand's White Island Volcano Rumbles to Life and Paints Itself Green appeared first on WIRED.

Erupting Russian Volcanoes Could Make a Mess of Your Flight

Erupting Russian Volcanoes Could Make a Mess of Your Flight

It is as volcanically busy as ever in the remote Kamchatka Peninsula, and even relatively small eruptions in the region could impact aircraft. The post Erupting Russian Volcanoes Could Make a Mess of Your Flight appeared first on WIRED.

No, This Weekend’s Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won’t Cause Eruptions

No, This Weekend’s Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won’t Cause Eruptions

Two big earthquakes in the matter of a few days. Are they connected and will they trigger eruptions? The answer is "no" on both fronts. The post No, This Weekend's Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won't Cause Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.

Annotated Volcano: Check Out the Craters and Lava Flows of Eritrea’s Nabro

Annotated Volcano: Check Out the Craters and Lava Flows of Eritrea’s Nabro

The 2011-12 eruption of Nabro in Eritrea left quite an altered landscape covered in ash and lava flows. The post Annotated Volcano: Check Out the Craters and Lava Flows of Eritrea's Nabro appeared first on WIRED.

Alaska’s Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up

Alaska’s Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up

After one of the most vigorous eruptions in decades, Alaska's Pavlof calms down. Also, updates from Copahue and Kanlaon. The post Alaska's Volcano Cools Down, While a Chilean One Heats Up appeared first on WIRED.

Pavlof’s Unexpected Eruption in Alaska Spews Ash 20,000 Feet High

Pavlof’s Unexpected Eruption in Alaska Spews Ash 20,000 Feet High

After over a year of quiet, Pavlof in Alaska erupted unexpectedly and in impressive fashion. The post Pavlof's Unexpected Eruption in Alaska Spews Ash 20,000 Feet High appeared first on WIRED.

Blasts at Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hint at Something Big

Blasts at Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hint at Something Big

The recent explosions at Costa Rica's Rincón de la Vieja might be small, but they could be signs of larger things to come. The post Blasts at Costa Rica's Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hint at Something Big appeared first on WIRED.

Ecuador’s Tungurahua Volcano Is Spewing Ash 4 Miles High

Ecuador’s Tungurahua Volcano Is Spewing Ash 4 Miles High

Tungurahua picked up where it left off in 2015 with some impressive explosions. The post Ecuador's Tungurahua Volcano Is Spewing Ash 4 Miles High appeared first on WIRED.

February 25, 2016

The Volcanoes of Nicaragua Sure Have Been Cranky This Year

The Volcanoes of Nicaragua Sure Have Been Cranky This Year

Five volcanoes in Nicaragua have been restless so far in busy 2016 for the Central American nation. The post The Volcanoes of Nicaragua Sure Have Been Cranky This Year appeared first on WIRED.