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Australian scientists film rare eruption of volcano

The scientists filmed the volcanic event by chance while aboard research vessel "Investigator" studying the fringe of Antarctica`s Heard Island.

Feb 01, 2016, 13:17 PM IST

8.2 magnitude earthquake may hit North India: All you need to know

North India is at a risk of high intensity earthquakes, ranging 8.2 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

Jan 07, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

6.1 magnitude quake rattles Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra on Sunday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Nov 08, 2015, 19:24 PM IST

Supervolcanoes likely triggered externally

According to a recent study, supervolcanoes, massive eruptions with potential global consequences, appear not to follow the conventional volcano mechanics of internal pressure building until the volcano blows.

Nov 06, 2015, 10:23 AM IST

Supervolcanoes triggered by external mechanism: Study

Considered five hundred times larger than a typical volcano, a supervolcano is classed as more than 500 cubic kilometres of erupted magma volume.

Nov 05, 2015, 16:22 PM IST

Visitors near Japan's Mt. Aso ordered to evacuate

 Mount Aso in Japan erupted at 9.43 am (local time) on Monday, the Meteorological Agency said.

Sep 14, 2015, 11:08 AM IST

Dutch Philips to buy US-based Volcano in $1.2 bn deal

The deal is expected to be closed in the first quarter of 2015.

Dec 17, 2014, 15:30 PM IST