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Bagana volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL070 MOV W OBS VA DTG: 31/2320Z

Mon, 31 Jul 2017, 23:30

Satellite image of Bagana volcano on 31 Jul 2017

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Karymsky volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20170731/2100Z FL090 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 31/2120Z

Mon, 31 Jul 2017, 22:00

Satellite image of Karymsky volcano on 31 Jul 2017

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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

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Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 16:50

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 (2 quakes between mag 1.0-1.4), Brennisteinsfjöll (21 quakes between mag 0.1-1.1), Clear Lake (23 quakes between mag 0.2-1.4), Coso (1 quake mag 1.3), Eldey (5 quakes between mag 0.6-2.7), Fagradalsfjall (17 quakes between mag 0.1-2.6) ... Read all

Tue, 28 Nov 2023, 15:00

Volcanoes Today, 28 Nov 2023: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Krakatau, Semeru, Dukono, Reykjanes, Reventador

Mon, 27 Nov 2023, 23:50

Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 27 Nov 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 27 Nov 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.

Quakes detected near: Apoyeque (1 quake mag 2.8), Brennisteinsfjöll (7 quakes between mag 0.1-1.8), Clear Lake (28 quakes between mag 0.3-1.7), Eldey (11 quakes between mag 0.3-2.7), Etna (2 quakes between mag 1.0-1.4), Fagradalsfjall (66 quakes between mag 0.1-2.6) ... Read all

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