volcanic eruption

Watch: Indonesia's Most Active Volcano Merapi Erupts, Hot Clouds Spread To 7 km

The 2,963 metre-high (9,721 feet) Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and was already on the country's second-highest alert level.

Mar 11, 2023, 15:13 PM IST

Underwater volcanic eruption: Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga

An underwater volcano off Tonga had erupted on Saturday and had triggered a tsunami on the shores of Tonga. It has cut off phone and internet lines for the entire island.

Jan 17, 2022, 06:54 AM IST

Tonga volcano eruption triggers tsunami warnings in Japan and Pacific islands

The Japan Meteorological Agency said that it expected surge waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet) to reach the Amami and Tokara Islands.

Jan 16, 2022, 07:36 AM IST

Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13, injures dozens

Semeru, more than 3,600 metres (12,000 feet) high, is one of Indonesia`s nearly 130 active volcanoes. 

Dec 05, 2021, 08:38 AM IST

Japan's Mount Aso erupts, blasts ash several miles into the sky

Mount Aso, a tourist destination on the main southern island of Kyushu, spewed plumes of ash 3.5 km (2.2 miles) high when it erupted at about 11:43 a.m. (0243 GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Oct 20, 2021, 18:10 PM IST

Lava stream destroys homes in Spain's La Palma island

The Canary Islands' first volcanic eruption in 50 years has forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people, including around 500 tourists, and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said on Monday.

Sep 20, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

Panic in Goma as volcano in eastern Congo erupts, thousands flee in search of safety

Lava erupted from Nyiragongo, one of the world`s most active volcanoes forced thousands of Goma residents to flee the city on foot.

May 23, 2021, 09:53 AM IST

Indian monsoon can be predicted better after volcanic eruptions, says Indo-German research team

The findings can also help further developing climate models and could in fact also help to assess the regional implications of geoengineering experiments. 

Sep 19, 2020, 15:47 PM IST

Aspiring film director captures volcanic eruption in Chile - WATCH

Sebesta was reportedly seated on a front-row seat to capture the volcanic eruption.

Aug 10, 2018, 14:43 PM IST

Death toll due to volcanic eruption in Guatemala rises to 99

The death toll from a highly active volcano that erupted near Guatemala's capital on Sunday rose to 99.

Jun 07, 2018, 06:58 AM IST

Sounds of a real 'volcanic thunder' recorded for the first time – Listen

In the future, researchers could use thunder as a proxy for volcanic lightning, which is produced by charged particles in the ash clouds. 

Mar 16, 2018, 11:04 AM IST

Japan sitting on top of massive lava dome, supereruption may endanger over 11 crore people

The underwater dome has an immense volume of lava, more than the Yellowstone caldera and the Long Valley caldera, which have also been brewing with activity.

Feb 12, 2018, 16:11 PM IST

Closed for two days due to volcanic eruption, Bali Airport opens today

The Bali Airport will reopen on Wednesday afternoon, two days after a volcanic eruption led the airport to be closed down.

Nov 29, 2017, 14:58 PM IST

World's largest mud explosion occurred due to a volcano: Scientists

As per a study, Lusi, the world's largest mud eruption that began on the Indonesian island of Java in 2006 is not stopping any time soon as it is connected to a nearby volcanic system.

Oct 18, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Locals warned to stay away as Japanese volcano erupts

Mount Shinmoedake in southern Japan erupted for the first time in six years on Wednesday.

Oct 11, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

This is why supervolcano erupted 73000 years ago

During the largest volcanic eruptions witnessed by mankind, extraordinary volumes of volcanic ash were ejected into the atmosphere and rained down and covered enormous areas in India and Indonesia.

Jan 27, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Mexican volcano violently spews ash 3 miles into the air; frightens locals

The eruption reached small towns and villages on the outskirts of the volcano, after the explosion went up to more than five kilometres above the volcano’s crater while it bubbled with ash.

Nov 28, 2016, 05:28 AM IST

Are volcanoes on Venus still active today? Study observes eruption and lava flow!

This discovery was made after researchers carried out a thorough study of the images taken of the surface of Venus where supposed signs of lava flow were seen.

Oct 20, 2016, 23:10 PM IST

Japan's Sakurajima volcano could erupt in next few decades, say researchers!

Sakurajima volcano is an active composite volcano and a former island in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. Its eruption in 1914 caused the erstwhile island to merge with the Osumi Peninsula.

Sep 13, 2016, 17:59 PM IST

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