The Lava That Doesn’t Erupt Anymore
The early Earth was a very different place, right down to having different lava erupting. The post The Lava That…
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…
What A Crazy Weekend for Volcanoes, Huh?
The earthquakes rattling Katla in Iceland have slowed, but a new swarm hit Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, Mexico’s…
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…
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.…
If Europa Has Ice Plumes, Maybe They Work Like Earth’s Volcanoes
Europa joins a growing list of planetary bodies that likely have ice volcanism and possibly liquid water. The post If…
Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano Makes an Ashy Mess for Airports
Vigorous explosive eruptions at Turrialba in Costa Rica have made an ashy mess for air travelers. The post Costa Rica’s…
How to Be a Savvy Science Reader
No one is predicting a massive eruption at Sakurajima in Japan. Yet, the media might have you believe that’s the…
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…
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…