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Volcanoes of the World

Updated: Mar 25, 2023 16:26 GMT -
The city of Naples and Vesuvius volcano - perhaps THE volcano...
The city of Naples and Vesuvius volcano - perhaps THE volcano...
Every volcano in the world that has erupted within the past 10,000 years or is considered potentially active and many extinct volcanoes are listed.


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7-12 May 2023: The Island of Venus - Milos - Milos Island (Greece)
13-20 May 2023: Almonds, olives and volcanoes - Nisyros Island (Greece)
14-21 May 2023: From Stromboli to Etna - Sicily and Eolian Islands (Italy)
12-27 Jun 2023: From Krakatau to Bali - Java (Indonesia)
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Volcanoes & Volcanism Blog

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
Mon, 27 Jun 2022, 09:12

Science Spotlight: Geothermal Colors

Morning Glory Pool. Photo Credit: Leandra Xochitl Marshall.
Volcanic processes, where vapors and water heated by magma rise to the surface, can create striking geothermic landforms such as fumarolic fields, hydrothermal or geothermal springs, acidic brines, salt chimneys, pillars, terraces, and pools. ... Read all
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