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Threat of New Volcanic Eruption Prompts Residents to Flee Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Residents were told to evacuate from 10 neighborhoods in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 27, due to the threat of another volcanic eruption and repeated earthquakes. This footage, by Elie Kasereka, shows a long line of…

34 earthquakes rattle Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, Hawaii and scientists say eruption is possible

The Big Island of Hawaii, home to the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, was rocked by 34 earthquakes on Sunday. While most of the earthquakes were low in magnitude, and none were strong enough to cause a tsunami, scientists…

Strong Strombolian-to-Vulcanian Explosive Activity Continues at Fuego Volcano in Guatemala

Vulcanic explosion generated incandescent material that slid down along the slopes of the volcano (image: @newsandnature01/twitter) The activity of the volcano continues at moderately high levels during the past week. INSIVUMEH reported that a moderate-to-strong strombolian-to-vulcanian-type explosions erupted at regular…

Moderate Explosion at Villarrica Volcano, Chile

Moderate explosion from Villarica volcano on 5 December (image: @conaf_minagri/twitter) Occasional explosions of the volcano continue. On 5 December at 18:44 local time the volcano observatory SERNAGEOMIN recorded a moderate explosion associated with long-period (LP) earthquake. An ash plume rose…