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Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 21:00
Kilauea (Hawai'i): The June 27 flow front has advanced more rapidly over the past four days, and is now 4.2km (2.6mi) from the vent (Seen in first photo below). This recent increased advance rate is due to the confinement of the flow against the slopes of an older perched lava channel, from 2007. The advance rate will likely drop in the coming days as the flow passes the confines of the perched channel and spreads out on flatter topography. Read all Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00KVERT reported that during 25 July-1 August the moderate explosive eruption continues at Zhupanovsky. On 27 July, satellite data showed ash plumes rose to 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. and extended 150 km N. Read all
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023, 05:42

Science Spotlight: Atypical Magmas - overview over common and uncommen types of magma

Volcanoes erupt molten rock from the earth's mantle known as magma; once it reaches the surface, it is called lava. As varied as volcanoes are as varied are the compositions of magmas. An overview. ... Read all
Mon, 25 Jul 2022, 16:08

Science Spotlight: Volcanism on Planet Venus

Planet Venus hiding beneath its thick toxic atmosphere (image: NASA)
Planet's Earth closest sister, Venus, is not only similar in size and composition, but also has volcanic activity. In fact, volcanic deposits cover approx. 80 % of its surface! Read all
Wed, 29 Nov 2023, 02:50

Volcano earthquake report for Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius  during the past 24 hours on 29 Nov 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.
Quakes detected near: Askja (2 quakes between mag 1.0-1.0), Atka (2 quakes between mag 1.4-1.4), Brennisteinsfjöll (20 quakes between mag 0.1-1.1), Clear Lake (30 quakes between mag 0.2-1.4), Coso (2 quakes between mag 1.3-1.6), Eldey (1 quake mag 1.5) ... Read all
Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 23:50

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius  during the past 24 hours on 28 Nov 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.
Quakes detected near: Askja (3 quakes between mag 1.0-1.4), Brennisteinsfjöll (20 quakes between mag 0.1-1.1), Clear Lake (30 quakes between mag 0.2-1.4), Coso (2 quakes between mag 1.3-1.6), Eldey (1 quake mag 1.5), Fagradalsfjall (15 quakes between mag 0.1-2.0) ... Read all

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