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Warning to approach Iwo crater at Kirishima volcano in Kyushu, Japan
Evolution of the fumarole field of Iwo crater between Dec 2015 and Feb 2016 (JMA) A “near-crater” warning was issued for the volcano by JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency), in particular for the Iwo crater where an increase in seismic…
Colorful hot springs back to life at Dallol hydrothermal field in Ethiopia, Africa
Green lake at Dallol (image: Enku Mulugheta) The hydrothermal activity was observed to be very intense, with many colorful ponds and hot springs. Expedition leader Enku reported: “Dallol is back to its original status with every bit of the…
Strong vulcanian explosion produces ash plume 5000m tall at Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador
Eruption plume of Tungurahua volcano yesterday (image: J.L Espinosa-Naranjo @Ambalaser / twitter) Two moderately large explosions occurred at the volcano yesterday noon from 12:12 local time. The first and larger explosion produced an ash plume that rose approx. 5000 meters…
Massive Chemical Fire Extinguished After Two Days In Brazil
Photo By Rex Features A chemical fire that started after an explosion at a cargo warehouse in Brazil has been put out after two days. The fire in Santos spread toxic gas over the country’s biggest port and across…
UK, Ireland Pummeled by Storm, Flooding
Train with 200,000 liters of sulphuric acid derails in Australia
Photo By @ChrisTheJourno A freight train carrying 200,000 liters of sulphuric acid has derailed in northeast Australia. Acid and diesel fuel have spilled. The locomotive and all its 26 carriages derailed at 10:20am local time east of the outback town of…
INCALCULABLE number of fish killed, over 71 different species destroyed due to burst mining dam in Doce River, Brazil
Without catfishes, gold or pacumãs to fish, Maria Amelia has no idea where it will get its sustenance Photo: Bruno Alencastro / Agencia RBS Disruption of the Fundão dam in Mariana (MG), divided one of the major sources of the…
Viruses in Olympic Waters Far Offshore
Red death: Toxic Brazilian mud reaches Atlantic Ocean
Courtesy of Ricardo Moraes / Reuters Toxic mud from a collapsed iron mine dam in Brazil has travelled 500 kilometers down the Rio Doce and reached the Atlantic Ocean, threatening endangered leatherback turtles and the river’s other aquatic wildlife. …