Popocatépetl, the active volcano that rises some 40 miles southeast of the Mexican capital, exploded Monday night.
Tag: Volcanoes
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.
How Volcanic Activity Can Spawn Tsunamis
No earthquakes were recorded before the tsunami struck, the Indonesian authorities said. But there had been an eruption on the volcanic island of Anak Krakatau about half an hour before.
Tsunami in Indonesia Kills Over 280, With No Warning or Quake
Officials said volcanic activity on Anak Krakatau island might have started the surge, which injured at least 1,000 people.