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Manhattan-sized island of floating volcanic rock completes 3,000-km journey to Australia (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020By Editor

A vast ‘life raft’ made of floating rock has made landfall in Queensland Australia, having emerged from an underwater volcano in the Pacific last year. Scientists believe it could resurrect portions of the Great Barrier Reef. … Read More >Manhattan-sized island of floating volcanic rock completes 3,000-km journey to Australia (VIDEOS)

PHOTOS show Iranians spill into the streets after 5.1 quake centering on sleeping VOLCANO hits Tehran

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake has jolted an area in northern Iran, home to a sleeping volcano, forcing panicked residents in and around Tehran to rush onto the streets despite the Covid-19 lockdown. … Read More >PHOTOS show Iranians spill into the streets after 5.1 quake centering on sleeping VOLCANO hits Tehran

‘Throat of fire’ volcano signalling imminent, devastating COLLAPSE

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020By Editor

Scientists are warning that the Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador is showing early signs of impending catastrophic collapse, after satellite data showed substantial internal damage from ongoing magma activity. … Read More >‘Throat of fire’ volcano signalling imminent, devastating COLLAPSE

WATCH: Indonesian volcano spews ash 2,000 meters into the air in new eruption

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020By Editor

Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted Thursday, spewing a column of ash 2,000 meters into the air, while threatening the roughly 24 million people who live in the vicinity with cold lava flooding. … Read More >WATCH: Indonesian volcano spews ash 2,000 meters into the air in new eruption

WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ Taal volcano has erupted, spewing a large column of ash which prompted raised alert levels and the evacuation of nearby communities. Making the sight even more menacing, lightning was seen hitting the ash plume. … Read More >WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ Taal Volcano has received the fourth out of five alert levels, now standing at ‘hazardous eruption imminent’. The Taal has emitted a massive column of steam and ash, prompting evacuation of nearby settlements. … Read More >Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’

WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ Taal volcano has erupted, spewing a large column of ash which prompted raised alert levels and the evacuation of nearby communities. Making the sight even more menacing, lightning was seen hitting the ash plume. … Read More >WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

WATCH: Mexico issues yellow alert after Popocatepetl volcano erupts spectacularly

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020By Editor

One of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, Popocatepetl, erupted on Thursday morning, spewing ash high into the air above and showering lava around its crater. Officials have issued a yellow alert in response to the volcanic activity. … Read More >WATCH: Mexico issues yellow alert after Popocatepetl volcano erupts spectacularly

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New Zealand volcano eruption survivors suffer ghastly 70%+ body surface burns, hospitals at full capacity

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019By Editor

Burn centers across New Zealand are full to capacity as more than two dozen victims are being treated for horrific wounds suffered in a volcanic eruption on White Island, leaving many with burns on over 70 percent of their bodies. … Read More >New Zealand volcano eruption survivors suffer ghastly 70%+ body surface burns, hospitals at full capacity

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1 dead and dozens injured as NZ’s most active volcano erupts on White Island (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

One person has been confirmed dead after a volcano erupted in New Zealand off the coast of the Bay of Plenty. A rescue effort has been launched amid reports that around 50 people may have been on or near the island. … Read More >1 dead and dozens injured as NZ’s most active volcano erupts on White Island (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)