volcano
Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of Blue Lagoon
World
March 17, 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of Blue Lagoon
CNN — Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon and the nearby town of Grindavik were evacuated on Saturday following a volcanic eruption…
Buildings burn as lava from Icelandic volcano eruption flows into evacuated fishing town
World
January 15, 2024
Buildings burn as lava from Icelandic volcano eruption flows into evacuated fishing town
CNN — A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland, sending molten lava into a nearby town and setting houses ablaze, authorities…
11 climbers killed, 12 missing following Indonesian volcano eruption
World
December 4, 2023
11 climbers killed, 12 missing following Indonesian volcano eruption
Jakarta, Indonesia CNN — Eleven climbers have died and another dozen are missing in Indonesia following the eruption of a…
As Iceland braces for a potential volcanic eruption, what is likely to happen and what are the risks?
World
November 14, 2023
As Iceland braces for a potential volcanic eruption, what is likely to happen and what are the risks?
CNN — Iceland has declared a state of emergency and more than 3,000 residents have been urged to evacuate the…
Iceland declares state of emergency, evacuates residents over threat of volcanic eruption
World
November 11, 2023
Iceland declares state of emergency, evacuates residents over threat of volcanic eruption
CNN — Iceland has declared a state of emergency, with police officials urging residents to evacuate the coastal town of…
‘Like an oven but 1,000 times worse’: Tourists describe horror of White Island eruption
World
July 14, 2023
‘Like an oven but 1,000 times worse’: Tourists describe horror of White Island eruption
Brisbane, Australia CNN — Survivors of one of New Zealand’s worst natural disasters have described the searing pain of being…
Thousands evacuated in Philippines as Mount Mayon volcano spews lava and sulfuric gas
World
June 12, 2023
Thousands evacuated in Philippines as Mount Mayon volcano spews lava and sulfuric gas
CNN — The Philippines’ most active volcano began spewing lava and sulfuric gas Sunday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 13,000…
Popocatepetl volcano emitting less ash, says Mexican president
World
May 24, 2023
Popocatepetl volcano emitting less ash, says Mexican president
CNN — Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano is emitting less ash after weeks of increased activity, according to President Andres Manuel Lopez…
A deadly volcano could erupt ‘within days or weeks’ in Colombia. But only a small fraction of locals have evacuated
World
April 15, 2023
A deadly volcano could erupt ‘within days or weeks’ in Colombia. But only a small fraction of locals have evacuated
Bogota, Colombia CNN — Hundreds of families in Colombia are facing a choice: abandon their homes and livelihoods, or face…
Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’
Environment
January 9, 2023
Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. Not only did it…