Dozens of climbers were on Mount Marapi on Sumatra when it began spewing ash, the authorities said. Twelve were still missing.
Tag: Volcanoes
Exactly How Much Life is on Earth?
According to a new study, living cells outnumber stars in the universe, highlighting the deep, underrated link between geophysics and biology.
Iceland in Limbo Despite Threat of Volcanic Eruption Being Lowered
A fishing town that was evacuated this month will probably be spared, but residents can’t return until all danger has passed.
Iceland Works to Protect Power Plant as it Awaits a Volcanic Eruption
As the country prepares for a possible volcanic eruption, it’s working to protect a power plant that serves 30,000 people.
What to Know About Iceland’s Volcano Eruption and Possible Flight Disruptions
While the authorities continue to warn for a volcanic eruption, they say that any disruption to air travel will probably be minimal.
Underwater Volcano Forms New Island in Japan
An ongoing eruption from the volcano has created a small land mass less than a mile off Iwo Jima island. It’s a great case study of how volcanoes work.
New Zealand Volcano Owner Is Found Guilty of Safety Failure
The ruling brings an end to legal proceedings that began after the White Island eruption killed 22 people in 2019.
Iceland Monitors New Volcanic Eruption
Larger eruptions have disrupted European air travel, but officials said this small one, in an uninhabited area that until recently had been dormant for centuries, posed no immediate risks.
Iceland Monitors New Volcanic Eruption
Larger eruptions have disrupted European air travel, but officials said this small one, in an uninhabited area that until recently had been dormant for centuries, posed no immediate risks.
Alert Level Is Raised in Central Mexico as Volcano Spews Smoke and Ash
Officials were preparing evacuation routes and shelters around the volcano, Popocatépetl, and some schools and parks were closed to minimize exposure to falling ash.