The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.
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Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster
The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.
Volcano Erupts Near Fishing Town in Iceland
The latest eruption, the sixth since December, is part of increased volcanic activity that began in 2021.
Iceland Warns of Volcanic Eruption ‘In the Coming Days’
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has warned of an eruption “in the coming days.”
Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Lava and Clouds of Ash 15,000 Feet Into the Air
Clouds of ash went nearly 15,000 feet into the air, and the airport in Catania, Sicily, was forced to shut down because the runway was unusable.
Iceland Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava 150 Feet Into the Air
Guests staying at the Blue Lagoon spa and surrounding hotels were ordered to evacuate hours before the eruption occurred.
Cold Lava and Floods Kill 37 on Indonesian Island of Sumatra
Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused torrents of rock and ash to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns. At least 17 people were still missing.
Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate
Hundreds of earthquakes were detected in the weeks preceding the eruption of the volcano in North Sulawesi province. Hundreds of people were evacuated.
In Ancient Pompeii, Fresco Dining Room With Trojan Decor Offers New Insights
A frescoed dining room is the latest find in an excavation campaign to shore up an area of the site, which was destroyed by a powerful volcanic eruption, and better preserve it.
Mount Etna Spews Volcanic Vortex Rings Into Italy’s Sky
The volcano, one of Europe’s most active, has been spewing volcanic vortex rings at a rapid pace. But that doesn’t mean a big explosion is on the way, one expert says.