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Lava Flows and Ash Plume as Eruption Continues at Pavlof
The eruption that started on Monday at Pavlof in Alaska continues unabated. The Alaska Volcano Observatory is reporting a dark steam-and-ash plume reaching ~6 km (20,000 foot) and drifting to the...
View ArticleVulcan’s View Special: Oh, the Volcanoes I’ve Seen
Volcanoes, seen from any angle, are pretty awesome. Here are some of the volcanoes Wired Science blogger Erik Klemetti, a volcanologist, has visited...as seen from space. The post Vulcan’s View...
View ArticleVulcan’s View 14: Eruptions and Volcanoes Eyed from Space
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Lava Fountains and Lava Flows from Russia’s Kliuchevskoi
Now that the shutdown is finally over, we can look forward to new images from the NASA Earth Observatory. I had originally started this post to fill in some of the time that we’ve been without the EO,...
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Continuing Eruption at Nishinoshima Joins Two Islands
Quick volcano news update from Japan! The eruption at Nishinoshima continues and now the new island is no more … because it has joined up with the actual island of Nishinoshima (see above). The post...
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And the 2013 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year Goes To…
The results are in: Here are the most incredible volcanic events of 2013. The post And the 2013 Pliny for Volcanic Event of the Year Goes To… appeared first on WIRED.
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Vulcan’s View 15: Amazing Shots of Volcanoes Seen From Space
Some volcanoes look even better from space. The post Vulcan’s View 15: Amazing Shots of Volcanoes Seen From Space appeared first on WIRED.
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Eruption Update for February 5, 2014: Indonesia, Ubinas, Tungurahua, Kavachi
Some volcano news for an snow and ice covered Wednesday: Indonesia I’m not sure I agree with the rationale, but after the 15 deaths due to a pyroclastic flow from Sinabung, the Indonesian government...
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New High-Res Satellite Sees Through Smoke to Image Fires
Mapping major fires from above makes a lot of sense, but it’s often complicated by smoke obscuring what is happening on the ground. However, satellites with special infrared sensors can essentially see...
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Watch the 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens From Space
Next year will be the 35th anniversary of one of the largest eruptions to occur on U.S. soil since the nation was founded: the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. It always amazes me how much...
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The Plan to Map Illegal Fishing From Space
Illicit fishing goes on every day at an industrial scale. But large commercial fishers are about to get a new set of overseers: conservationists—and soon the general public—armed with space-based...
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Eruptions from Japan’s Aso Becoming More Intense
New eruptions at Japan’s Aso have become intense enough to cause some flight cancellations in and out of Kumamoto. The Asosan caldera is one of the Japan’s more active volcanic cluster and since 2003,...
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Eruption Update for February 27, 2015: Volcanoes Seen from Space
Great shots of volcanoes erupting somewhere on Earth in the last month. The post Eruption Update for February 27, 2015: Volcanoes Seen from Space appeared first on WIRED.
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Chile’s Calbuco Unleashes Dramatic Explosive Eruption
Calbuco in Chile erupts in impressive fashion for the first time since 1972. The post Chile’s Calbuco Unleashes Dramatic Explosive Eruption appeared first on WIRED.
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Calbuco Calms Down After Explosions
After lava flows and a second explosion, Calbuco takes a breather from its new eruption. The post Calbuco Calms Down After Explosions appeared first on WIRED.
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Eruption Update: Japan, Reunion, Galapagos, and Chile
Some updates from the world of volcanoes. The post Eruption Update: Japan, Reunion, Galapagos, and Chile appeared first on WIRED.
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The Loneliest Volcano on Earth
Lonely Amsterdam Island might be the most remote volcano in the world. The post The Loneliest Volcano on Earth appeared first on WIRED.
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Eruptions at Rinjani Cancel Flights Across Indonesia
Indonesia's Barujari crater at Rinjani has been erupting for the first time since 2015, throwing enough ash in the air to close airports and cancel flights. The post Eruptions at Rinjani Cancel Flights...
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Italy’s Etna Unleashes a Short but Spectacular Eruption
Although it has been quiet for much of 2015, Etna produced a spectacular but brief eruption last night. The post Italy’s Etna Unleashes a Short but Spectacular Eruption appeared first on WIRED.
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Sarah Parcak Is a Space Archaeologist. Soon You Will Be Too
Sarah Parcak wants to use her million-dollar TED winnings to turn the search for archaeological sites into a game you play on your phone. The post Sarah Parcak Is a Space Archaeologist. Soon You Will...
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