volcanic eruption

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

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Dr. Sarah Adams

To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature’s raw power. If you would like to see one for yourself, Iceland is ...

Why Mount Rainier is the US volcano keeping scientists up at night

Why Mount Rainier is the US volcano keeping scientists up at night

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Dr. Sarah Adams

The CNN Original Series “Violent Earth With Liev Schreiber” explores harrowing weather events, such as hurricanes and wildfires, that are increasingly frequent ...

Indonesia volcano’s days-long eruption forces hundreds to flee

Indonesia volcano’s days-long eruption forces hundreds to flee

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Hundreds of people in Indonesia had to be evacuated from their homes in the North Sulawesi province as the Ruang volcano continues ...

Satellites watch Iceland volcano spew gigantic plume of toxic gas across Europe

Satellites watch Iceland volcano spew gigantic plume of toxic gas across Europe

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Scientists are tracking a massive plume of toxic gas moving across northern Europe that was spat out by the ongoing volcanic eruption in Iceland. ...

One of the largest eruptions in Earth’s history could have wiped out humans. Here’s how scientists say some survived

One of the largest eruptions in Earth’s history could have wiped out humans. Here’s how scientists say some survived

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. About 74,000 years ...

Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow.

Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides, though scientists warn more activity may follow.

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Dr. Sarah Adams

LONDON (AP) — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience ...

Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold

Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold

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Dr. Sarah Adams

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Iceland’s latest volcanic eruption waned on Friday but left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot ...

Hooked on volcanoes? Tourists vie to catch Iceland’s eruptions

Hooked on volcanoes? Tourists vie to catch Iceland’s eruptions

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Dr. Sarah Adams

By Joanna Plucinska and Krisztina Than LONDON/BUDAPEST (Reuters) – As the glowing river of lava from a volcano that erupted last week ...

Iceland remains on eruption alert as seismic activity wanes

Iceland remains on eruption alert as seismic activity wanes

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Dr. Sarah Adams

By Johannes Birkebaek COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Icelandic authorities said on Friday they were still on alert for a volcanic eruption in the ...

As hundreds of earthquakes shake Iceland, authorities warn of a ‘high likelihood’ of volcanic eruption

As hundreds of earthquakes shake Iceland, authorities warn of a ‘high likelihood’ of volcanic eruption

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Earthquakes are still rattling southwestern Iceland, as officials warn of a “high likelihood” of a volcanic eruption in the coming days. Residents ...