Tsunami advisories lifted in US after waves hit Tonga following volcanic eruption
Volcanoes
Pure Science Specials - Ring Of Fire
Volcanic activity emissions have increased 300% in the Ring of Fire
Mega-Eruptions Drove the Mother of Mass Extinctions (Science AAAS article)
After 20 years of trying, researchers have finally convicted massive volcanic eruptions in Siberia as the culprit in the greatest of all mass extinctions, one that destroyed 90% of marine species on the planet.
A rare close-up look at the world’s most active volcanoes
Over the past 500 years, Iceland’s 30 volcanoes have released one-third of all the lava on Earth. Scott Pelley got a rare look at one of the world’s most active volcanoes for “60 Minutes.” (Alaska Mount Cleveland)
Volcanoes: Nature's ticking time bombs - 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley speaks to volcanologists about three volcanoes around the world for an upcoming 60 Minutes report (Yellowstone)
El Salvador volcano erupts, prompting evacuations
A column of hot ash is sent high into the sky over El Salvador, frightening residents and prompting authorities to order evacuations.
VIDEO: Volcanic Eruption Sends Rocks Raining Down on Italy
Italy's Mt. Etna, the most active volcano in europe, erupted twice in less than a week earlier this month. The first eruption took place on Nov. 16, the second on Nov. 23.
Deep beneath MELTING ANTARCTIC ice: A huge active VOLCANO
"The scientists note that a big eruption caused by this activity would have a “noticeable” global impact, according Amanda Lough of Washing University, St Louis. A sudden eruption would appear as a slight increase in sea level rise."
Volcano blast creates new island near Japan
A volcanic eruption has created a tiny island off the coast of Nishinoshima.
Italy volcano eruption lights up Sicilian sky
Sicily’s Mount Etna erupted sending ash and lava into the sky, briefly closing a nearby airport.
Mount Sinabung Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash 4 Miles High
Mount Sinabung, a volcano in western Indonesia, erupted on November 3 for the third time in recent months, according to news reports.
Thousands evacuated after volcano eruption in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- A volcano in Indonesia prompted the evacuation of more than 6,000 people this weekend, blanketing buildings and cars in ashes, emergency officials said Monday.
Yellowstone's Volcano Bigger Than Thought
"The magma reservoir is at least 50 percent larger than previously imaged." -- Knowing the volume of molten magma beneath Yellowstone is important for estimating the size offuture eruptions, Farrell told OurAmazingPlanet.
Mega-Eruption: Scientists Connect a Mass Extinction to a Major Lava Flow
"What exactly happened during this extinction is of more than academic importance: The release of tremendous amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere over a brief period of time bears some similarity to our current situation, as we create billions of tons of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil. “It behooves us to find out what’s going on,” says Olsen. A mass extinction event of our own is something we’d best avoid."