Recent Volcanic Activity

Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption

Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992,

ScienceAlert on MSN · 2d

Earthquakes Under Alaskan Volcano Could Be Sign It's About to Erupt

Mount Spurr in Alaska – rising some 3,370 meters or 11,070 feet above sea level – could be about to erupt, with the number of small and recent earthquakes in the area now into the thousands.

ABC · 6d

Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano

An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.

Ever-Growing USA on MSN · 1d

Alaska’s Largest Volcano Waking Up: Eruption Imminent?

Mount Spurr, a towering snow-capped stratovolcano in Alaska, has long been a source of scientific intrigue, but recent events have sparked serious concerns. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has been closely monitoring an increase in seismic activity around the volcano since April 2024.

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A Fiery New Island Is Rising From the Ocean – And Scientists Are Watching

A fiery force beneath the ocean is reshaping Tonga’s Home Reef, growing an island through eruptions over the past few years.

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Volcanic eruption and tsunami fears after Greek holiday hotspot hit by earthquakes

What I fear is that when a tsunami hits, people sit and film with their cameras, instead of moving away,’ he added to Live ...

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Maui Now8h

Update: Kīlauea eruption on pause after 13 hours of activity during Episode 10

Episode 10 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began at 8:22 p.m. HST on Feb. 19, 2025 with low level fountaining within the caldera, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

‘River Of Fire’ On Mount Etna Glows In Volcano View From Space

NASA's Landsat 8 satellite snapped a stunning top-down view of an "unusually spectacular" Mount Etna eruption. Infrared data makes the volcano's lava river really pop.

IFLScience on MSN3d

Santorini Earthquakes: What’s Been Happening – And Why?

The swarm near Santorini appears to be related to the activation of a system of normal faults, fractures in the Earth’s crust ...

Greek Reporter13d

Is a New Volcano About to Be Formed Under Santorini?

Renowned seismologist Costas Synolakis claimed that the earthquakes rattling Santorini may indicate the birth of a new ...

Euro Weekly News10d

New volcano forming – Santorini remains on tenterhooks

Santorini currently under a State of Emergency following thousands of quakes as volcano discovered to be forming below the ...

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Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

Greece's chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation ...

1don MSN

An Alaskan Volcano Is On The Brink, And The Ash Could Be A Nightmare For Airplanes

For the last 10 months, a volcano in Alaska has been brewing for an eruption, and now it's closer than ever. Here's what the ...

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