Posts Tagged ‘volcano’

St. Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano ERUPTS as thousands of islanders flee 8km-high ash plume (VIDEOS)

The La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent has erupted after more than 16,000 residents were evacuated by the local government, following increased volcanic activity. Dramatic footage shared online shows the volcano’s enormous ash plumes, which have risen as high as 10 kilometers and travelled around six kilometers east from the […]

April Fools in Belgium, volcano eruption in Iceland, cherry blossom in bloom | This week in pictures

This week, thousands turned up for a fake Daft Pank reunion concert in a Brussels park which was announced on social media as an April Fools joke. The ongoing volcano eruption in Iceland also continued to attract thousands of spectators and the beginning of cherry blossom season was enjoyed across the world. Here’s how these […]

Volcano has erupted in Iceland near Reykjavik – In pictures

A volcano erupted near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik on Friday, shooting lava high into the night sky after thousands of small earthquakes in recent weeks. The eruption occurred near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula, around 30 km (19 miles) southwest of the capital. Some four hours after the initial eruption at 2045 GMT – […]

Women’s rights protests, volcano eruptions, Fukushima’s anniversary | This week in photos

This week Japan marked the 10th anniversary since an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster; protests and celebrations took place for International Women’s Day around the world, and volcanoes Mount Sinabung and Mount Etna erupted. Here’s how these and other stories from the week were captured by photographers around the world. Indonesian children watch Mount Sinabung […]

Mount Etna spews ash and lava as Europe’s most active volcano erupts again

This is the latest footage from Sicily where Mount Etna has been spewing lava and ash during its latest eruption. Europe’s most active volcano burst into life again on Friday. The eruption sent plumes of ash rising a few kilometres above the top of the volcano and, pushed by the wind towards the south, covered […]

Indonesian Semeru volcano erupts, spews ash 5kms into sky

A volcano in Indonesia’s East Java province erupted on Saturday, spewing ash and smoke as high as an estimated 5.6 kilometers into the sky, according to data from the geological agency at the country’s energy ministry.Indonesia has nearly 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country, and while many show high levels of activity it […]

Strong eruption at Sheveluch volcano, ash up to 8.5 km (28 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia

Nwo Report Source:Teo Blašković A strong eruption took place at Sheveluch volcano, Kamchatka, Russia at 00:35 UTC on December 22, 2020, with volcanic ash rising up to 8.5 km (28 000 feet) above sea level. As a result, KVERT raised the Aviation Color Codeto Red at 01:22 UTC. According to visual data from Ust-Kamchatsk, explosions […]

Locals gather to watch volcano erupt on French island of Reunion

Locals gather on the French island of Reunion to watch a volcano erupt. It’s the third time this year that the Piton de la Fournaise has spewed out lava. The latest eruption happened in an uninhabited area on Monday around 4.40 am local time (1.40 CET). Reunion – considered a French department – is situated […]

New Zealand charges 13 parties over While Island volcano deaths

A New Zealand safety watchdog has brought charges against 13 parties with neglecting health and safety obligations after a volcanic eruption killed 22 people last year. The regulatory body was investigating the disaster on 9 December which killed 22 people, many of them tourists and their guides, out of 47 people visiting White Island in […]

New Zealand files 13 safety charges after volcano eruption that killed 22

New Zealand authorities filed safety violation charges on Monday against 10 organisations and three individuals after a volcanic eruption at White Island last year killed 22 people. The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption. But many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit, especially after experts monitoring […]

Lava from active Hawaiian volcano threatens geothermal power plant

(Natural News) Active volcanoes aren’t something to be ignored no matter where they’re located, but when they occur on a small, compact — and populated — island, then cause for concern rises exponentially. Earlier this month the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted, spewing lava and hurtling ash 30,000 feet in […]

INDONESIA: MAJOR ERUPTION AT MOUNT MERAPI VOLCANO, CAUSING CHAOS AND HALTING AIR FLIGHTS

Eruption of Mount Merapi, Indonesia on May 11, 2018. Credit: Sutopo Purwo Nugroho A powerful phreatic explosion took place at Indonesia’s Merapi volcano at 00:30 UTC (07:30 local time) on May 11, 2018. The volcano ejected ash high into the sky, closing a major airport and forcing authorities to issue temporary evacuation orders […]

Volcano erupts on Reunion island for the second time this year

     Piton de la Fournaise situated on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion started erupting overnight, according to the Piton de la Fournaise volcano observatory (OVPF). The eruption began at 11.50pm local time on Friday, April 27, and continued into Saturday. The eruptive fault opened on the southern flank of the volcano inside the Enclos […]

Volcano erupts for first time in 250 years in Japan

     A volcano in southern Japan erupted for the first time in 250 years on Thursday, spewing steam and ash hundreds of metres into the air, as authorities warned locals not to approach the mountain. “There is a possibility that (Mount Io) will become more active,” said Makoto Saito, an official from the Japan Meteorological […]

Volcano in Vanuatu spills heavy ash as acid rain falls from the sky, evacuation fears for 11,000 residents

     A state of emergency has been declared for Vanuatu’s Ambae Island as a volcano continues to spill thick heavy ash. Thousands of residents who call the island home have been warned they may need to evacuate after up to 1cm of ash has fallen in some areas north of the island on Tuesday night. […]

Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico erupts and sends huge plume of smoke and flaming debris into the sky

     This is the incredible moment a volcano explodes into life sending a huge cloud of smoke into the sky and flaming debris flying. The Popocatepetl volcano, located between the central Mexican states of Morelos, Puebla and Mexico, burst into life. In the video, a huge plume of black smoke can be seen coming out […]

Volcano spews toxic gas cloud, scores hospitalized & forced to flee

Residents suffered shortness of breath and vomiting following the predominantly gas-based eruption at Mount Ijen in Eastern Java, Indonesia at approximately 7:15pm local time on Wednesday. Mount Ijen is a popular tourist destination, but local workers often mine there for sulfur at night. A post shared by Dicky Setyo Gunawan (@dickysetyo15) on Mar 21, 2018 […]

Bosavi volcano in Papua New Guinea dormant for centuries shows recent signs of activity

     For centuries, Mt Bosavi in Nipa-Kutubu electorate in Southern Highlands Province has never shown signs of volcano existence. However, the recent earthquake which destroyed many of the villages including food gardens and an environment in both the Hela and SHP has strike Mt Bosavi to show shines of its volcano existence. Former PNG basketball […]

USGS reports Kilauea volcano wall collapse in Hawaii

     Volcanic activity on Kilauea volcano’s East Rift Zone continues, and scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are documenting it. On February 10 at 8:21 in the morning, a large portion of the northeastern rim of the west pit in Pu’u O’o collapsed. Prior to and during the rim collapse, the adjacent ground also […]

Ebeko Volcano on Kurils, Russia sends two-kilometer ash plume into air

     Volcano Ebeko is a natural sight featuring quite often in news reports, as it frequently stages spectacular “ash” shows for those living on Russia’s Sakhalin island as well as guests to the picturesque Far Eastern region. On Saturday, the volcano, which lies on Paramushir island on the Northern Kurils sent up into the air […]

Armageddon ash cloud: Explosive volcano spews debris 7km into skies (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

A plume of volcanic debris measuring more than four miles (7km) in length sprang from the mouth of Mount Sinabung on the northern part of the island on Monday afternoon, sparking widespread travel disruption amid an aviation ‘red notice’ and airport closures. The alert prohibits airlines from flying over parts of the country with significant […]

Yellowstone super volcano under strain from magma chamber pressure

     A process known as deformation, where subsurface rocks subtly change shapes, is occurring beneath the surface of Yellowstone which alerts experts. Researchers state deformation occurs when there is a change in the amount of pressure in the magma chamber and experts are keeping an eye on the development. Seismologists from UNAVCO, a nonprofit university-governed […]

Mexico: the Volcano of Resistance Is About to Explode

For those interested in social movements, the 21st century began in Mexico with the uprising of the indigenous Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas. Their fight has been a source of inspiration for many other revolutionary movements around the world. During the following years, Mexican civil society acquired a certain prominence in the so-called “transition to democracy”. […]

‘Geyser? Volcano?’ Locals puzzled by mystery sinkhole at Nice beach (PHOTO)

A sinkhole 5 meters in diameter and 2 meters deep, filled with brackish water, emerged on Lido beach in Nice, along the famous Promenade des Anglais, local media report. Locals were stunned by its perfect roundness. Some wondered what may have caused the phenomenon. “It’s either a volcano or a geyser,” one Nice resident told […]

Mayon volcano in Philippines spews lava fountains & ash plumes as thousands more flee (VIDEO)

The sporadic eruption of Mayon in Albay province on the island of Luzon started on January 13. Since then, it has affected at least 54 villages in the area with a combined population of over 70,000 people. The “alert level 4” status remains for the local residents following five more “episodes of intense but sporadic […]

Sinabung volcano erupts in Indonesia’s North Sumatra

     The Sinabung volcano in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province erupted on Monday, spewing hot clouds, an official monitoring the volcano said. Head of Sinabung volcano monitoring post Armen Putra said the latest eruption took place on 13:02 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), coupled with 303 seconds of tremors around the area. “Hot clouds were seen […]

Volcano spews plume of ash into the sky near Mexico City (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Popocatepetl, meaning ‘smoking mountain’ in Aztec, erupted three times in the space of 24 hours across Thursday and Friday. The ash, described as “moderate” and “light” by civil protection authorities, fell over the nearby towns of Tétela del Volcán and Ocuituco, according to El Sol de Cuautla.   READ MORE: Ancient lava field walls mystify […]

Yellowstone Volcano Recharging Faster Than Ever Expected, What to Expect When It Erupts

The biggest concern with an eruption the size of Yellowstone is ASHFALL. The force would shoot ash into the atmosphere up to 30 kilometers high where the easterly Jetstream would carry it as far away as Europe within three days. This is a VERY comprehensive video via Mary Greeley. PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE! THANK YOU!!! Source Article […]

Vanuatu volcano pollutes drinking water, forces Dunkirk-style evacuation

     Vanuatu has launched a Dunkirk-style evacuation on the northern island of Ambae as a flotilla of boats rescues islanders from an erupting volcano that has polluted many of the island’s sources of drinking water. Crowds of islanders from at least three evacuation points on the island have begun boarding ferries, canoes and commercial vessels […]

Eruption of mud volcano on Trinidad

     The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) says it received a report last Wedneday of water and mud bubbling from a hole in the ground in the vicinity of LP 22 Macaya Trace, Munroe Road, Cunupia.  An initial assessment conducted by the EMA on the same evening revealed that in addition to water and mud bubbling […]

Powered by WordPress | Designed by: Premium WordPress Themes | Thanks to Themes Gallery, Bromoney and Wordpress Themes