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Philippines Volcano Could Erupt Again in Hours or Days, Threatening a Million People
By Tom Metcalfe published
Taal volcano in the Philippines has erupted, and scientists are worried it could soon erupt even more violently, putting almost a million people at risk.
New Zealand Has Ordered More Than 1,200 Square Feet of Skin for Volcano Victims
By Nicoletta Lanese published
New Zealand medical officials have ordered 1,292 square feet of skin to treat victims of the White Island volcanic eruptions.
Why White Island Volcano Erupted Without Warning
By Shane Cronin published
Five people have been confirmed dead, 31 remain in hospital with injuries and eight are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on White Island off New Zealand.
New Zealand Volcano Erupts, Killing at Least 5
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A volcano erupted violently on a New Zealand island today local time, sending ash up to 12,000 feet (3,700 meters) into the air, leaving five people dead and many missing.
A Baby Volcano Was Just Discovered in the Pacific, and It's Adorable
By Stephanie Pappas published
A newfound volcano discovered near Minamitorishima Island, Japan, is a mere 3 million years old, which is quite young for the area.
A Tiny Leak Led to a Massive, Unexpected Collapse at Kilauea Volcano
By Stephanie Pappas published
The 2018 eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii featured the spectacular collapse of the volcano's caldera, creating a hole nearly as deep as One World Trade Center in New York City is tall at its summit.
Underwater Volcano Creates Bubbles More Than a Quarter-Mile Across
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
In the early 20th century, sailors near Alaska reported seeing black bubbles seeming to boil out from the sea. They weren't wrong.
Hidden World of Undersea Volcanoes and Lava Flows Discovered Off Italian Coast
By Stephanie Pappas published
Scientists have discovered a new volcanic complex near southwestern Italy caused by an unusual type of fault.
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