Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake
Previous 1 / 2 AP. October 04, 2018 A government volcanologist said it’s possible the eruption was accelerated by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck on Friday Last week’s earthquake […]
Tourists refuse to flee erupting volcano in order to take photos
Volcanic material from the eruption of Mount Barujari is seen from Bayan, Lombok Island, Indonesia. The volcano erupted without warning on Tuesday afternoon, delaying flights from airports on the islands of Lombok and Bali. Photo: AP This is the latest in reckless tourist behaviour which has caused several deathsw all […]
Mega volcanoes may be predicted
Source: BBC The eruption of some of the largest volcanoes on the planet could be predicted several decades before the event, according to researchers. Analysis of rock crystals from the Greek island of Santorini suggests eruptions are preceded by a fast build-up of magma underground, which might be detected using […]