Efforts to recover victims were delayed again Wednesday, as an expert said there was a strong chance of another major eruption within 24 hours.
Tag: Volcanoes
Why Were Tourists Allowed to Visit an Active New Zealand Volcano?
Visitors were allowed to tour the mouth of the White Island volcano despite recent warnings about bursts of gas and steam.
Days After New Zealand Eruption, Loved Ones Still Wait for News
Eight deaths from the White Island disaster have been officially confirmed, but that number is almost sure to rise.
After Eruption in New Zealand, 5 Dead, 8 Missing and ‘No Signs of Life’
Rescuers were struggling to reach White Island, where conditions remained dangerous. The authorities said a criminal investigation had been opened in the eruption’s aftermath.
A Burning Lava Lake Concealed by a Volcano’s Glacial Ice
Persistent pools of lava are quite rare on Earth, and it took years of satellite images to find this one.
Trilobites: Volcanoes! Lightning! And Radioactive Gas, Too
Studying radon’s role in the electrification of plumes above volcanoes could help people anticipate the damage resulting from eruptions, scientists say.
Mexican Volcano Lights Up the Night Sky, and Social Media
Popocatépetl, the active volcano that rises some 40 miles southeast of the Mexican capital, exploded Monday night.
A Young Island on Earth May Reveal Clues to How Water Shaped Mars
NASA has closely studied the island, created four years ago by a volcanic eruption in the Pacific. Recently, one of its scientists was able to travel there to take on-the-ground measurements.
Indonesian Tsunami: Scenes of Devastation
A powerful tsunami hit Indonesia without warning on Saturday. Almost 400 people have been killed and 5,000 displaced. Officials are still investigating the cause, but volcanic activity on the island of Anak Krakatau could be to blame.
As Volcano Rumbles, Tsunami-Battered Indonesia Issues Beach Warning
Officials fear that a second tsunami may follow the one that killed at least 429 people and injured more than 1,480 on Saturday.