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Volcano in Alaska Erupts, Spurting Ash 20,000 Feet High

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 11:34 AM EDT

Aleutian Islands in Alaska witnessed volcanic eruption, spewing ashes 20,000 feet into the air.

Humans Deemed Bigger Threat to Galapagos Than Volcanoes

By Peter R - May 26, 2015 02:59 PM EDT

The Wold Volcano on the islands archipelago erupted after three decades on Monday.

Watch: Kilauea volcano's Lava Lake Overflowing For The First Time In 30 Years [Video]

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 30, 2015 06:57 AM EDT

For the first time in 30 years, the floor of Halema'uma'u crater saw lava flowing. Overnight, the volcano's volatile lava lake spilled over the rim of deep vent with within Halema'uma'u crater several times.

Mysterious White Ash Rain Covers Washington and Oregon, Scientists Miffed

By Peter R - Feb 10, 2015 08:05 AM EST

It is possible the ash came from volcanoes in Russia or near Mexico.

X-rays Reveal Content of Scrolls Carbonized by Mt. Vesuvius

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2015 10:13 AM EST

A new method developed by researchers uses x-rays to decipher content from carbonized scrolls which are too brittle to unfurl.

Volcanic Activity Helping Earth Combat Global Warming?

By Peter R - Jan 13, 2015 11:29 AM EST

A new study has shown that volcanic activity may have helped warming rates level off over the last 15 years.

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