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newscientist.comscience4 days ago
New underwater volcano near Mayotte shows slightly higher neodymium-142 ratio than nearby older volcanoes
@NewScientist reported that lava from Fani Maoré shows a higher neodymium-142 ratio than nearby volcanoes. The finding indicates preserved material from Earth's first 100 million years. Samples were analyzed using an ultra-precise isotope technique.
asiaone.comworld5 days ago
Mayon Volcano Erupts for 190 Days Producing Lava Flows and Rockfalls
The Philippines’ Mayon volcano continued spewing lava and rocks as its eruption reached 190 consecutive days. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported ongoing lava flows, pyroclastic density currents and rockfalls.
world6 days ago
Scientists Develop Drone Tools for Volcano Gas Measurements
Researchers are advancing drone-based systems to measure volcanic gases with greater accuracy and reduced risk. The work aims to improve eruption forecasting after 15 years of drone monitoring use.
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Defense Newsworld11 days ago
U.S. Army Tests Driverless Volcano Mine Dispenser at Michigan Site
The service demonstrated remote firing and autonomous minefield emplacement during May exercises at Camp Grayling. The system pairs an existing dispenser with an unmanned truck and logs mine locations automatically.
abcnews.go.comworld17 days ago
Lava From Mount Etna Lights Up Sicilian Sky on June 29
Lava flowed from an eruptive vent on Mount Etna, illuminating the night sky over Sicily. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology recorded the activity at roughly 3,000 metres elevation.
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Euronewsworld18 days ago
Mount Etna Erupts, Sending Lava Down Slopes of Europe's Largest Active Volcano
Bright orange lava flowed from a fissure high on Mount Etna after an eruption began Friday. Drone and ground footage captured the event on Europe's most visited active volcano.
foxnews.comworld21 days agoUpdated
12-Year-Old Hospitalized After Bison Injury in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was injured by a bison near Mud Volcano on Friday morning and taken to a hospital. The incident is the first reported bison-related injury of the 2026 season. Park officials continue to investigate while reminding visitors of required distances from wildlife.
Science Newsscience27 days ago
Scientists find frozen layer under Peru volcano
Researchers mapped a 15-to-20-meter-thick permafrost layer on Nevado Coropuna. The ice sits two to four meters below the surface at roughly 5,000 meters elevation and may extend across surrounding high terrain.
Al Jazeeraworld50 days ago
Mount Merapi Volcano Erupts, Sends Ash Column Two Kilometers High
Mount Merapi in West Sumatra released a two-kilometer ash column on 30 May 2026. Officials maintain a three-kilometer exclusion zone first set after a 2023 eruption.
The Independentworld54 days ago
Meteor flashes near erupting Mayon volcano in Philippines
Webcam footage captured a meteor streaking past the Mayon volcano during a low-level eruption on 26 May. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed the object disintegrated in the atmosphere.
riotimesonline.comworld55 days ago
Rwanda Tests Environmental DNA Technology in Volcanoes National Park
Researchers in Rwanda are using environmental DNA sampling to identify species in Volcanoes National Park. The method collects genetic material from soil and water to supplement existing monitoring techniques.
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yahoo.comworld59 days ago
Kilauea Volcano Produces Tephra Devils During 47th Eruption Episode
USGS scientists observed short-lived Tephra Devils forming over Kilauea’s craters during the volcano’s 47th eruptive episode last week. The phenomenon occurs when low-density tephra creates localized heat that lifts surface air into twisting columns. The next eruption is expected…
New York Postscience65 days ago
Guide Describes Fatal Eruption During Hike on Indonesian Volcano
A hiking guide has described how an eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island killed three members of a group of 20 hikers on May 8, 2026. The incident occurred after the group reached the crater despite restrictions on climbing the volcano. Indonesian police have questioned t…
Los Angeles Timesworld71 days ago
Bodies of Two Hikers Recovered After Indonesia Volcano Eruption
Rescuers recovered the bodies of two Singaporean men on Sunday, two days after Mount Dukono erupted on the remote island of Halmahera. The men were part of a group of 20 hikers who ignored safety restrictions and were caught in the blast that sent ash 6 miles into the air. Offici…
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thesouthafrican.comworld71 days ago
Three Hikers Killed, 17 Rescued After Eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
Rescuers retrieved the remains of an Indonesian woman and two Singaporean men days after a volcanic blast killed them near the crater rim. The hikers had ignored safety restrictions on the 1,355-meter volcano, one of more than 120 active peaks in the country. Search teams faced r…
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Abc Newsworld71 days ago
Three Hikers Die in Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono as Search Ends
Rescuers located the remains of Heng Wen Qiang Timothy, 30, and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid, 27, near the crater rim of the 1,355-meter volcano on Halmahera island on Sunday. An Indonesian woman identified only as Enjel was found dead the previous day. All three were among 20 h…
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japantimes.co.jpworld71 days ago
Body of Indonesian Woman Recovered After Mount Dukono Eruption That Stranded 20 Hikers
Indonesian search teams found the body of hiker Enjel about 50 meters from the rim of Mount Dukono's main crater on Saturday, one day after the volcano erupted. Operations continued for two missing Singaporean climbers among a group of 20 who defied hiking restrictions. The searc…
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Nbc Newsworld71 days ago
Three Hikers Killed in Major Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
An eruption at 7:41 a.m. local time on May 8, 2026, killed two Singaporean men and one Indonesian woman inside a long-restricted zone on the 1,355-meter volcano. Fourteen climbers were evacuated, five of them injured, while search teams recovered one body on May 9 and continued l…
thesouthafrican.comworld71 days ago
Three Hikers Killed on Active Volcano While Filming Content
Three hikers died on an active volcano while creating online content, authorities said. The group ignored posted safety warnings before the incident. @SkyNews reported the details surrounding the deaths.
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indianexpress.comworld71 days ago
Mount Sakurajima Erupts in Southern Japan, Sending Ash Plume to 11,500 Feet
Mount Sakurajima erupted in southern Japan on Saturday, blasting an ash plume nearly 11,500 feet into the sky. Dramatic footage of the eruption has circulated widely, with one observer comparing it to the opening shot of a disaster film. No injuries or damage were immediately rep…
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Fox Newsworld71 days ago
Three Dead, Five Injured After Eruption Hits Group Climbing Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono erupted at 7:41 a.m. local time on May 8, 2026, killing three climbers who had entered a restricted zone the previous day. Rescue teams evacuated 17 others, five of them injured, while the victims' bodies remained on the volcano. The mountain, which has erupted conti…
The Bbcworld72 days ago
Three Hikers Killed in Mount Dukono Eruption on Halmahera Island
Two Singaporean men and an Indonesian woman from Ternate perished after the early-morning eruption on Halmahera island Friday despite a climbing ban in place since December 2024. All 17 surviving members of a 20-hiker group have been located, with most evacuated to hospital. The…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld72 days ago
Three Hikers Killed, Dozens Missing After Indonesia Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island
Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted on May 8, 2026, killing three hikers who had entered a closed no-go zone and leaving between 10 and 20 others missing. An ash cloud rose 6 miles into the air while dozens remain trapped on the remote island with no immediate threat to near…
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The Guardianworld76 days ago
Mayon Volcano Erupts on Luzon Island in Philippines, Forcing Over 5,450 to Evacuate
The Mayon volcano erupted over the weekend, sending large ash clouds into the sky and prompting emergency alerts. More than 5,450 people fled to shelters. Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines, last erupted in 2023.
manilatimes.networld76 days ago
Over 300 Families Evacuated in Philippines After Ashfall from Mayon Volcano Pyroclastic Flow
More than 300 families were evacuated in the Philippines following ashfall from the Mayon volcano caused by a pyroclastic flow over the weekend. No explosive eruption occurred, but the event scattered ash over 87 villages, damaging farms and killing livestock. Officials reported…
abcnews.go.comworld77 days ago
Volcano Erupts in Philippines, Producing Ash Clouds
A volcano erupted in the Philippines, prompting varied responses from onlookers. While some individuals stood filming the rising ash clouds, one person quickly fled the area. @MarioNawfal reported the scene amid the eruption.
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Boris Lobastov / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)science81 days ago
Zircon Crystals Indicate Extinct Volcanoes May Still Develop Underground
Researchers analyzed zircon crystals from a Greek volcano, revealing ongoing magma activity during periods of surface quiescence. The findings suggest that some volcanoes classified as extinct could remain active beneath the surface. This could influence how scientists evaluate e…
ecns.cnscience85 days ago
Research Reveals Long Dormancy Period for Active Volcano Methana in Greece
New research has found that the active volcano Methana near Athens, Greece, experienced a dormancy period of nearly 110,000 years. This discovery challenges traditional distinctions between volcanic dormancy and extinction. The findings were reported by @ScienceMagazine.
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sciencealert.combusiness94 days ago
Scientists Discover Large Magma Reservoir Beneath Tuscany
A team of researchers has identified a magma reservoir containing approximately 6,000 cubic kilometers of magma beneath Tuscany, comparable in size to major supervolcanoes. The findings, published in the journal Nature, reveal significant geothermal activity in the region.
yahoo.comscience100 days ago
Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaii's Big Island, Closing National Park
Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted on Thursday, producing lava fountains over 200 meters high and 3.6 million cubic yards of lava. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed due to the activity, and an ashfall warning was issued for the southeastern region. The eruption fo…
The Boston Globeworld105 days ago
Scientists Investigate Formation of Volcanic Glass Strands Called Pele's Hair
Volcanic activity produces thin strands of glass known as Pele's hair, named after a Hawaiian mythological figure associated with volcanoes. A recent study published in February in the journal Geology explored how these strands form from bubbly magma. The research involved experi…