Some volcanoes would run on CO2 rather than water and that changes everything

2023-08-16 12:05:57 While it was thought that the main driver of explosive volcanic eruptions was the presence of water in the magma, a new study shows that in the case of certain volcanoes, it is rather the CO2 which should be blamed. You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Geology of volcanic systems – an … Read more

Webcams capture moment of Hawaii volcano eruption: Live footage and updates

2023-06-08 09:56:40 Thursday 08 June 2023 The day Webcams capture moment of Hawaii volcano eruption The earth around Kilauea in Hawaii trembles for hours, then the extremely active volcano erupts. Cameras from the US Geological Institute captured the moment of the eruption live. Authorities warn the population of the surrounding areas of precipitation from ash … Read more

The powerful volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga has disrupted satellite communications!

2023-05-23 17:08:41 The eruption of Hunga Tonga in January 2022 continues to bring us new knowledge. Scientists have studied the impact that large volcanic eruptions can have on satellite communications, via the disturbance of the upper layers of the atmosphere. You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Explosive eruption in the Tonga Islands The eruption … Read more

The amazing story of Tilly, the turtle who turned around before the volcano erupted in Tonga

Tilly turtle’s journey from the Australian coast until February 11, 2022. Two detours are observable: one detour as it headed towards Tonga, a second detour as it headed towards the Great Barrier Reef. These two path changes were followed by strong seismicities in the areas where the turtle was initially heading. © Citizens of the … Read more

Etna erupted spectacularly again

Eruption of the Etna volcano on the island of Sicily The Etna volcano, located on the Italian island of Sicily, erupted again yesterday. Three torrents of lava descended the slopes of the volcano for hundreds of meters and a cloud of smoke rose some 8,000 meters into the sky, according to the National Institute of … Read more

Volcanic eruption in Tonga and its impact on the climate

Ahen the pressure wave from the exploded South Seas volcano raged around the world, Michael Sigl was out and about in the Swiss mountains. No cell phone, no internet, but peace and quiet and the best view over the sea of ​​fog. Just before bed, the Bern atmospheric chemist and paleoclimatologist opened the Twitter app … Read more