Watch: Taal Volcano In Philippines Erupts Again, Sends Steam and Ash 450 Metres Into the Sky

Taal Volcano in the Philippines recorded its fourth phreatomagmatic eruption this month, sending a 450‑metre plume into the ...
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Taal volcano erupts in 4-minute phreatomagmatic burst — plume reaches 450 meters

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the eruption on Tuesday morning, noting Taal ...
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This volcano’s lava isn’t red; it’s electric blue, and here’s why!

AtIndonesia’s Kawah Ijen volcano, a breathtaking blue glow emerges at night, setting it apart from most volcanoes where lava burns in shades of red. At Kawah Ijen, however, the molten sulfur flows ...
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Tonga’s Enormous Volcanic Eruption Cleaned Up Part of Its Own Methane Emissions in 2022, Hinting at a Way to Fight Climate Change

Researchers analyzed satellite imagery of the volcanic plume and found evidence that the potent greenhouse gas had broken down. The work could inform artificial interventions aiming to mitigate global ...
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For 25 Years, the Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program Has Kept Weekly Tabs on Volcanic Eruptions Around the World. Here’s How They Do It

Since 2000, specialists at the National Museum of Natural History have produced the world’s foremost report on active volcanoes Sally Sennert Did you know that there are between 40 and 50 volcanoes ...