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Volcanic eruptions trigger ice formation in clouds
When a volcano erupts, it can spew ash high into the atmosphere—inserting aerosols right where clouds typically form. How ...
Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon
The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or ...
A mysterious, highly active undersea volcano near California could erupt later this year. What scientists expect
Nearly a mile deep, the Pacific Ocean volcano known as Axial Seamount is drawing increasing scrutiny from scientists who only ...
Scientists on alert for massive undersea volcano eruption near Oregon
The volcano is thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface, so it poses no danger to people. But under all that water, a ...
Underwater volcano off West Coast could erupt later this year, scientists say
A volcano off the Pacific Coast could erupt by the end of the year, according to scientists. The volcano, known as Axial Seamount, is more than 4,900 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean and 300 miles ...
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts with huge ash cloud, prompting aviation alert
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Indonesia's tourist island of Flores is erupting again, drawing warnings from the government and ...
Indonesia on high alert after volcanic eruptions spew ash up to 5.5 km
Twin-peaked volcano, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, erupted eight times on Sunday and then again on Monday. Authorities expanded ...
Photos show the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the worst volcanic disaster in US history, 45 years ago
Mount St. Helens erupted, killing dozens and forever changing how the US monitors earthquakes. The volcano is still active ...
Underwater Pacific volcano expected to erupt. What would that mean for WA?
The Axial Seamount is located 300 miles off of the coast of Oregon. Researchers say it’s following patterns shown before its ...
45th anniversary: A look back at the eruption of Mount St. Helens
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption began with a steady series of earthquakes in March. By April it began spewing smoke, ...
Mount St. Helens 45 years later: These headlines captured a gripping drama before the eruption
Stunning, historic front-page coverage from The Oregonian reporters Les Zaitz and Steve Jenning reports the confusion and ...
4 people sought shelter from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius — and sealed their own fates
Excavations in Pompeii revealed that four people, including a child, tried to seek shelter from the eruption of Mount ...