Study: Excessive Rain Triggered 2018 Kīlauea Volcano Eruption
Scientists suggest rainfall patterns contribute to timing of volcanic eruptions
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Kilauea Eruption Fosters Algae Bloom in North Pacific Ocean
The massive 2018 eruption set off an unusual effect: An algae super bloom that stretched for miles and miles
Careful Analysis of Volcano’s Plumbing System May Give Tips on Pending Eruptions
In a study of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the researchers reported that pressure changes in the volcano’s summit reservoirs helped explain the number of earthquakes—or seismicity—in the upper East Rift Zone
Water Drives Explosive Eruptions
Experimental geochemists have discovered compelling evidence that magmas may be wetter than once thought
From Earth’s Deep Mantle, Scientists Discover a New Way Volcanoes Form
Cornell geoscientists have discovered the first direct evidence that material from deep within Earth’s mantle transition zone can percolate to the surface to form volcanoes
Volcano Cliffs Can Affect Monitoring Data, Study Finds
Researchers found that features such as cliffs can cause a reversal in the pattern of deformation, leading to misleading data
Scientists Brew Lava and Blow It Up to Better Understand Volcanoes
Experiments aim to illuminate the physics of lava-water interactions, which can sometimes make eruptions more dangerous
Volcanoes and Glaciers Combine as Powerful Methane Producers
The Lancaster University-led research is the first published field study to show methane release from glaciers on this scale
'Dragon Eggs' Hatched to Monitor Volcanic Activity
The University of Bristol is pioneering the monitoring of volcanic activity by developing a cutting-edge measurement system that can withstand the harsh conditions around the heart of an active volcano
Study Finds Deep Subterranean Connection Between Two Japan Volcanoes
Scientists use GPS data to uncover unusual behavior between distant volcanoes