Volcanic eruption from 12 million years ago preserves a snapshot of extinct animal life. Rhinos that once roamed much of ...

A body cast at Pompeii When, finally, a flood of thick volcanic ash, poisonous gases and superheated rock hit ... The famous Cave Canem (“Beware of the Dog”) mosaic in the entrance to the House of the ...

Join us on an unforgettable journey to Montserrat, the "Pompeii of the Caribbean," where we document the haunting aftermath and ongoing activity of one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in ...

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closed since March 28 due to prior volcanic activity, and issued a green alert for surrounding cantons. Authorities advised residents to wear N95 masks and limit outdoor exposure to protect against ...

In the past few months, volcanic ash has been identified more frequently in the Whakaari/White Island steam and gas plume. Evidence of intermittent explosive activity has also been observed during ...

That’s enough to bury entire cities under layers of ash ... Volcanic Explosivity Index, labeled VEI-8. That’s the highest score possible. To compare, the famous eruption that buried Pompeii ...

Jan. 10, 2025 — A new study based on the sampling and analysis of volcanic ash at Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands, located off Africa's northwest coast, suggests that the composition ...

which spread volcanic ash as far as Japan. It also created the spectacular Lake Chon, a crater lake located about 7,200 feet above sea level. The crater lake surrounded by Mount Paektu UNESCO ...

U.S. Rep. Ed Case addresses Attorney General William Barr during testimony before the House Appropriation subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies on Capitol Hill on April ...