Igneous petrology
Tonga Eruption: “We’ve never seen anything…that covers the whole Earth”
Here’s what scientists know about the Tonga volcano eruption
Island turns into open-air lab for tech-savvy volcanologists
They come with eagle-eyed drones and high-precision instruments. Aided by satellites, they analyze gas emissions and the flows of molten rock. On the ground, they collect everything from the tiniest particles to "lava bombs" the size of watermelons that one of nature's most powerful forces hurl as incandescent projectiles.
Iceland’s journey to the center of the Earth
With its large crater lake of turquoise water, plumes of smoke and sulphureous bubbling of mud and gases, the Krafla volcano is one of Iceland's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.
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Fall scenery from Kula volcanic geopark
Kula, defined by the ancient geographer Strabon as "Katakekaumene-Burnt Country" in his work "Geographika," has more than 80 volcano cones, fairy chimneys, karst caves, canyons, rock tombs, stone bridges and historical houses over a large area. (AA Photo)
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La PalmaVolcano: When Lava Meets Sea Highly Toxic Gas May Appear
La Palma Volcano:
Lava flowing from an erupting volcano in Spain's Canary Islands has picked up pace on its way to the sea, officials said on Tuesday.
It is now within about 800 metres of the shoreline.
The volcano erupted nine days ago and two lava rivers had formed destroying hundreds of buildings in their paths.
The Eruption of Volcano in Spain Can Last up to Three Months
The eruption of the volcano on the island of La Palma in Spain could last up to three months, experts said today, the Associated Press reported.
Thousands Flee La Palma Inferno As Volcanic Lava Licks off whole Villages
Authorities have evacuated about 5,000 people from villages in the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma as lava spews from an erupting volcano, local officials said.
The 15m high lava flow has already swallowed 20 houses in the village of El Paso and sections of roads, Mayor Sergio Rodriguez told TVE radio station on Monday morning (Sep 20).
Diving among ancient ruins where Romans used to party
Fish dart across mosaic floors and into the ruined villas, where holidaying Romans once drank, plotted and flirted in the party town of Baiae, now an underwater archaeological park near Naples.
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Azerbaijan: Strong explosion in the Caspian Sea – Watch shocking videos
The phenomenon of underground gas explosions is quite common in the Caspian Sea and causes columns of fire reminiscent of a volcanic eruption
Thousands flee Goma city in DR Congo after volcano erupts
Thousands have fled a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the flaming lava from Mount Nyiragongo appeared to have come to a halt on the outskirts of Goma city early on May 23.