Volcano

Undersea volcano Axial Seamount poised for 2025 eruption, researchers warn

Upcoming eruption could be among first accurately predicted underwater volcanic events.

Scientists plan to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions by tracking goats from space

In experiments conducted in Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, sensors showed that goats became nervous before an eruption.

The world’s best preserved dinosaur had a weird ending, study suggests

Researchers attribute exceptional fossil preservation to rapid sedimentation and burrow collapses.

Scientists warn glacier melt could trigger increased volcanic eruptions in Iceland

Eruptions surged up to 50 times after the last ice age due to ice loss, experts say.

Victims of Pompeii volcanic eruption found with jewelry

Recent archeological discoveries have discovered an additional man and woman buried under lava in ancient Rome 2000 years ago.

By REUTERS
12/08/2024

Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time since December

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula

By REUTERS
29/05/2024

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Indonesia has shut down an airport and has evacuated hundreds of people near Ruang volcano.

By REUTERS
18/04/2024

Dwarf planets at Solar System's fringes may be geologically active - study

The dwarf planets in question, Eris and Makemake, are both found in the Kuiper Belt past Neptune's orbit and are far from the Sun's warmth, similar to fellow dwarf planet Pluto. 

21/02/2024

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads

The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.

By REUTERS
08/02/2024

Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity

Authorities had evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik last month over fears of eruption.

By REUTERS
19/12/2023
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