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Scientific research improves the accuracy of eruption forecasts and helps save many lives, but no matter how good these forecasts, being close to a volcano will never be safe.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is right to question why visitors were allowed on White Island after warnings were issued that volcano could erupt.
One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga’s reefs lie silent
- Eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano has dealt significant blow to Tonga’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, according to United Nations estimates
- Young corals are failing to mature in the coastal waters around the eruption site, with many areas once home to healthy and abundant reefs now barren, survey shows
Indonesia miners risk their lives to get ‘devil’s gold’ from active volcano
In East Java, Indonesia, hundreds of miners face deadly smoke to mine sulphur, or ‘devil’s gold’, risking respiratory illness and death to haul 200-pound loads of sulphur up crater walls.
In East Java, Indonesia, hundreds of miners face deadly smoke to mine sulphur, or ‘devil’s gold’, risking respiratory illness and death to haul 200-pound loads of sulphur up crater walls.
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing airport closure
One of the most active volcanoes in Central America has erupted again.
One of the most active volcanoes in Central America has erupted again.
Chile’s Lascar volcano stirs, sending plume of smoke into the sky
The volcano sent ‘an eruptive column’ of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000 metres above its crater, Chile’s National Geology and Mining Service said.
The volcano sent ‘an eruptive column’ of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000 metres above its crater, Chile’s National Geology and Mining Service said.
Indonesian villages buried in volcanic ash
Thousands of Indonesian residents have been put on high alert after Mount Semeru erupted on December 4, 2022, burying villages in East Java. Authorities have raised their highest-level warning for the area and issued an 8km (5-mile) no-go zone. Affected villagers, fearing a second eruption of the tallest volcano on Java island, have sought emergency help.
Thousands of Indonesian residents have been put on high alert after Mount Semeru erupted on December 4, 2022, burying villages in East Java. Authorities have raised their highest-level warning for the area and issued an 8km (5-mile) no-go zone. Affected villagers, fearing a second eruption of the tallest volcano on Java island, have sought emergency help.
Ash cloud from Semeru volcano darkens Indonesian sky
Nearly 2,000 people were forced to evacuate as Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupted on December 4, 2022. The eruption in the east of Java island happened about one year after Semeru last roared to life. Authorities have raised their highest-level warning, but as of early December 5 no casualties or disruptions to air travel were reported.
Nearly 2,000 people were forced to evacuate as Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupted on December 4, 2022. The eruption in the east of Java island happened about one year after Semeru last roared to life. Authorities have raised their highest-level warning, but as of early December 5 no casualties or disruptions to air travel were reported.
Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts; rivers of lava on main island
The eruption forced the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people, authorities said, as they issued their highest warning for the area in the east of Java island.
The eruption forced the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people, authorities said, as they issued their highest warning for the area in the east of Java island.
Lava from Hawaii volcano could swallow a major highway. Can it be stopped?
Mauna Loa – the world’s largest active volcano – is erupting again, and history shows everything from prayers to bombs won’t halt the flow of molten rock.
Mauna Loa – the world’s largest active volcano – is erupting again, and history shows everything from prayers to bombs won’t halt the flow of molten rock.
World’s largest active volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano burst into life for the first time in 40 years on November 27, 2022, spewing lava and hot ash in a spectacular display of nature’s fury on Hawaii’s “Big Island”.
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano burst into life for the first time in 40 years on November 27, 2022, spewing lava and hot ash in a spectacular display of nature’s fury on Hawaii’s “Big Island”.
World’s biggest volcano erupts, turns Hawaii’s sky red
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting on November 28, 2022, the first time since 1984. Portions of the archipelago’s Big Island are under an ashfall advisory, authorities said.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting on November 28, 2022, the first time since 1984. Portions of the archipelago’s Big Island are under an ashfall advisory, authorities said.
World’s largest volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting for the first time since 1984, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting for the first time since 1984, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
Two volcanoes rumble into action in Russia’s far east
Vulcanologists said at Klyuchevskaya Sopka, as many as 10 explosions an hour were being recorded while lava flows and ash emissions also are coming from the Shiveluch volcano.
Vulcanologists said at Klyuchevskaya Sopka, as many as 10 explosions an hour were being recorded while lava flows and ash emissions also are coming from the Shiveluch volcano.
Chile’s Easter Island fire has caused permanent damage to statues
The high temperature of a forest fire this week has accelerated the process through which the stone carvings will eventually turn into sand, the island’s mayor said.
The high temperature of a forest fire this week has accelerated the process through which the stone carvings will eventually turn into sand, the island’s mayor said.
Tonga underwater volcano erupts, forming new ‘baby’ Pacific Ocean island
The Home Reef volcano began erupting on September 10 and carried on until at least Friday. The new island it formed has grown to 24,000 square metres – but may not last for long.
The Home Reef volcano began erupting on September 10 and carried on until at least Friday. The new island it formed has grown to 24,000 square metres – but may not last for long.
Volcano erupts near Iceland’s capital, spewing red hot lava
Tourists and spectators warned to stay away, ‘code red’ declared for planes, as Fagradalsfjall volcano in southwestern Iceland erupts.
Tourists and spectators warned to stay away, ‘code red’ declared for planes, as Fagradalsfjall volcano in southwestern Iceland erupts.
Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts
Dozens of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in Japan following the eruption of Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu island. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its top-level alert after the blast happened on July 24, 2022. The explosion propelled large cinders about 2.5km (1.5 miles) off the crater and spewed smoke around 300 metres (984ft) high. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.
Dozens of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in Japan following the eruption of Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu island. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its top-level alert after the blast happened on July 24, 2022. The explosion propelled large cinders about 2.5km (1.5 miles) off the crater and spewed smoke around 300 metres (984ft) high. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.
Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, highest alert level
Television footage showed red-hot rocks and dark plumes exploding from Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage but evacuations have been ordered.
Television footage showed red-hot rocks and dark plumes exploding from Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage but evacuations have been ordered.
Mexico woman, 22, dies climbing off-limits active volcano
She had fallen into a gully near the crater of Popocatepetl with her climbing companion, who survived but was injured in the plunge.
She had fallen into a gully near the crater of Popocatepetl with her climbing companion, who survived but was injured in the plunge.
Volcanic ash covers Philippine villages
A volcano in the Philippines' Sorsogon province erupted on June 5, 2022, scattering ash in the eastern province’s villages and prompting evacuations. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level at Mount Bulusan following the 17-minute blast, and local officials have prohibited entry into the volcano’s four-kilometre radius danger zone. Mount Bulusan is one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes in an already active region, known as the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire”.
A volcano in the Philippines' Sorsogon province erupted on June 5, 2022, scattering ash in the eastern province’s villages and prompting evacuations. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert level at Mount Bulusan following the 17-minute blast, and local officials have prohibited entry into the volcano’s four-kilometre radius danger zone. Mount Bulusan is one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes in an already active region, known as the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire”.
Philippine volcano spews ash and steam, covers villages
The alert level has been raised at Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon province following the 17-minute ‘abnormal’ blast which coated villages in fallen ash. People are being asked to stay away from the danger zone.
The alert level has been raised at Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon province following the 17-minute ‘abnormal’ blast which coated villages in fallen ash. People are being asked to stay away from the danger zone.
Thousands flee after Philippine volcano belches ash and gas
Taal volcano, which sits in a lake south of Manila, erupted with a ‘short-lived’ burst and sent plumes stretching 1,500m into the air.
Taal volcano, which sits in a lake south of Manila, erupted with a ‘short-lived’ burst and sent plumes stretching 1,500m into the air.
Hundreds flee as Indonesia’s Merapi volcano unleashes hot ash
The volcano on Java island erupted multiple times and the rumbling sound could be heard several kilometres away.
The volcano on Java island erupted multiple times and the rumbling sound could be heard several kilometres away.
China and tsunami-hit Tonga hold aid ceremony day before US Pacific meet
US secretary of state to travel to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders in a video meeting that Washington and its allies are committed to the region.
US secretary of state to travel to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders in a video meeting that Washington and its allies are committed to the region.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa spews ash 1,500 metres high
There has been increased seismic activity since mid-January, and people have been warned to stay away from the exclusion zone; 2018’s huge eruption triggered a tsunami that killed 430 people.
There has been increased seismic activity since mid-January, and people have been warned to stay away from the exclusion zone; 2018’s huge eruption triggered a tsunami that killed 430 people.
Australia says ‘no evidence’ aid warship brought Covid-19 to Tonga
Tonga imposed a lockdown after two workers in Nuku’alofa’s port, where aid has been pouring in since the January 15 volcanic eruption, tested positive for Covid-19.
Tonga imposed a lockdown after two workers in Nuku’alofa’s port, where aid has been pouring in since the January 15 volcanic eruption, tested positive for Covid-19.
‘We couldn’t even hear each other’: Tongan recounts deafening volcano blast
‘All our families, were just running away from the Kolovai area, because the Kolovai is right beside the seashore,’ a resident said, explaining Saturday’s chaotic scenes.
‘All our families, were just running away from the Kolovai area, because the Kolovai is right beside the seashore,’ a resident said, explaining Saturday’s chaotic scenes.
Tonga’s oiled-up Olympic flag bearer raises over US$340,000 in disaster aid
Pita Taufatofua created an online fundraiser for ‘those most in need’ the same day a massive volcanic eruption struck his small island nation.
Pita Taufatofua created an online fundraiser for ‘those most in need’ the same day a massive volcanic eruption struck his small island nation.
New Zealand sends supplies to Tonga as island tries to remain Covid-free
The Pacific island nation, reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami, is trying to avoid a Covid-19 outbreak as aid agencies draw up plans to send supplies.
The Pacific island nation, reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami, is trying to avoid a Covid-19 outbreak as aid agencies draw up plans to send supplies.
Will the Tonga volcano eruption affect the global climate?
The eruption sent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
The eruption sent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.