In a retrospective study of volcanic unrest at Indonesia's Kawah Ijen, a new model was able to pick up on the rising probability of eruption 2 months before authorities were aware of the risk.
Hazards & Disasters
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Telica Volcano Rested Quietly Right Before Spewing Ash
The length of quiet periods predicts the severity of eruption events, according to a new model that might soon help forecast explosions worldwide.
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Model Predicts Heights of Rogue Waves
Rogue waves form without warning and can tower more than 25 meters high. A new mathematical approach shows promise at simulating how high these waves can be.
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Eyjafjallajökull Gave Lava and Ice Researchers an Eyeful
New insights from the 2010 eruption may help volcanologists determine how glaciers shaped ancient lava flows.
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Understanding Slow Slip and Tremor on Plate Boundaries
Chapman Conference on Slow Slip Phenomena; Ixtapa, Mexico, 21–25 February 2016
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Enhancing Safety in a Volcano's Shadow
A new project gives civil authorities and scientists a common set of tools for assessing volcanic hazards and managing associated risks.
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El Niño Will Increase Atmospheric Carbon to Historic Levels
Tropical fires and drought-stricken ecosystems that normally serve as sinks will release carbon, contributing to high atmospheric concentrations through 2016 and beyond.
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Silty Streams Muddy Freshwater Conservation Issues
Throughout the Pacific Northwest, dirt from unpaved roads can clog streams, threatening fish habitats. Scientists have only a murky understanding of how to clear up these turbid waters.
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The 2015 Indonesian Fires: Less Carbon Release Than Was Thought
Preliminary results from field measurements of smoldering Kalimantan peatlands suggest that the fires emitted 8% less carbon dioxide and 55% less methane than were previously estimated from lab tests.
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Pinatubo 25 Years Later: Eight Ways the Eruption Broke Ground
From the first rapid assessment of a volcano's history to insights on geoengineering, the 15 June 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo changed the way we approach and learn from volcanic hazards.