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Indonesia Volcano Eruption Cancels Flights

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia erupted on June 18th, 2024, sending a massive ash cloud up to 10,000 meters, causing over 20 flight cancellations to and from Bali and affecting thousands of passengers. Ash fall reached areas outside the safety perimeter, leading to evacuations but no reported ...

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Santorini's Underwater Volcano: Assessing the Risk of a Major Eruption

Santorini's underwater volcano, responsible for the island's creation, poses a significant risk; recent earthquakes prompted evacuations, leading scientists to utilize robotic submersibles to study the volcano's hydrothermal vents and potential for a major eruption.

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Pompeiians' Last Moments Revealed in House of Helle and Phrixus

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered the remains of four individuals, including a child, who perished in the House of Helle and Phrixus during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius; they initially barricaded a bedroom door with furniture but later attempted to flee, their remains found in the banquet ...

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Earthquake Strikes Near Anchorage Amidst Mount Spurr Eruption Concerns

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck 33 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska, at 12:03 am local time (4:03 am ET), causing light shaking felt across the region, adding to concerns about a potential eruption of nearby Mount Spurr, which is showing elevated seismic activity and gas emissions.

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A.D. 536: Volcanic Eruptions Trigger Decade-Long Global Crisis

Volcanic eruptions in A.D. 536 and 539/540 caused a global cooling event lasting over a decade, resulting in widespread famine, disease (including the Justinianic plague), societal collapse, and the reshaping of numerous civilizations.

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Vitrified Brain Found in Herculaneum Reveals Vesuvius Eruption's Extreme Heat

A new study reveals that the intense heat from Mount Vesuvius's 79 CE eruption vitrified the brain of a Herculaneum victim, discovered inside their skull, reaching temperatures of at least 510°C (950°F) due to a super-heated ash cloud, offering unprecedented insight into the eruption's immediate eff...

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Mount Etna Eruption Forces Tourist Evacuation

A massive eruption at Mount Etna on Monday, the largest since 2014, forced approximately 40 tourists to flee as a high-temperature gas, ash, and rock plume rose several kilometers. Explosions were heard up to 50 kilometers away, and authorities closed roads near the volcano.

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Mega-Tsunami Threats to US Coastlines

Three US regions—Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast—face significant mega-tsunami risks from landslides, volcanic collapses, and earthquakes, as demonstrated by historical events like Alaska's 1958 Lituya Bay mega-tsunami and the 1700 Cascadia mega-tsunami.

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Imminent Mount Spurr Eruption Threatens Global Air Travel and Supply Chains

Mount Spurr, an Alaskan volcano located 80 miles from Anchorage, shows increased seismic activity and could erupt in weeks or months, potentially causing widespread air travel disruptions and supply chain issues due to Anchorage's status as a major cargo hub, similar to the 1992 eruption which cause...

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Mount Spurr Eruption Imminent: Scientists Issue Warning

Increased seismic activity, high gas emissions (450 tonnes of sulphur dioxide daily), and a large steam plume from Mount Spurr indicate a high probability of an explosive eruption within weeks, posing risks to aviation and public health due to potential ashfall.

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Vitrified Brain Tissue Found in Vesuvius Victim Reveals Extreme Eruption Temperatures

Researchers discovered vitrified organic material, specifically brain and spinal cord tissue, within the skull of a Vesuvius eruption victim in Herculaneum, Italy; analysis indicates that a pyroclastic surge exceeding 510°C caused rapid vitrification, highlighting the lethal heat of such events.

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İzmir Faces Urgent Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Risks

Professor Hasan Sözbilir warned that a tsunami in the Aegean Sea could reach İzmir's coast in under 30 minutes, urging the inclusion of volcanic eruption risks in the city's disaster plan due to the region's history of interconnected seismic, volcanic, and tsunami activity.

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