A new study builds on previous research of the underwater volcano’s effects on the climate.
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Blasen mit Botschaften
Der Laacher-See-Vulkan ist ruhig, doch Gasbläschen, die aus dem darüber liegenden See aufsteigen, erinnern an seine potenzielle Gefahr. Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Blasen genauer, um Methoden zur Überwachung von Eruptionen zu testen.
¿Qué tan líquida es esa lava?
Un nuevo dispositivo ayuda a los científicos a medir la viscosidad de la lava durante los derrames activos.
In Rare Opportunity, Researchers Observe Formation of Icelandic Valleys
During the lead-up to recent volcanic eruptions near the city of Grindavík, scientists documented graben formation in real time.
Earthquakes May Have Amplified the Destruction of Pompeii
A new analysis of skeletons and collapsed walls indicates that seismic activity compounded the historic catastrophe wrought by Mount Vesuvius.
Lunar Lava Tube Revealed Beneath Collapsed Pit
The Sea of Tranquility is home to at least one lunar lava tube, which could preserve a pristine and unweathered record of lunar volcanism.
How Liquid Is That Lava?
A new device helps scientists measure lava viscosity during active flows.
The Tonga Eruption Left Deep-Sea Life Buried in Ash
When Hunga erupted in 2022, ash “decimated” slow-moving species living on the seafloor. More mobile species were able to hoof it out of harm’s way.
Improved Imaging Offers New Insight into Mount Etna
Anisotropic tomography provides a more complete picture of the Sicilian volcano’s inner workings.
Supersharp Images Reveal Scars of Major Eruption on Io
Jupiter’s volcanic moon is captured in exquisite detail by an instrument atop a mountain in Arizona.