Category Volcanoes

Officials expand evacuation zone for Caldera volcano in Naples, Italy

Italy’s third-largest metropolitan area, Naples, sits on a stunning coastline and a landscape of incredible volcanic activity. While Mount Vesuvius, in the background, is often considered the greatest eruption threat in the area, volcanologists say a sunken volcano known as…

Increasing intensity of Fogo volcano has the Prime Minister extremely concerned

The Cape Verdean Prime Minister showed up, on Tuesday, concerned about the increased intensity of volcanic eruptions on the island of Fogo and assured that the Government and civil protection will strengthen security measures in affected sites”.   “A major…

Due To Ongoing Volcanic Activity At Bárðarbunga, New Law on Emergency Management Issued

If the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management were to declare a state of emergency, the minister responsible for the issue could ration electricity, limit telecommunication and cut off roads, according to a new bill presented at a cabinet…

Fogo Volcanic Eruption Intensifies Forcing Cabo Verde Airport To Close And Evacuations

The airport on the island of Fogo, Cabo Verde, was closed Sunday and more than 1,500 citizens have been evacuated from Chã das Caldeiras as fast-moving lava continues flowing after Sunday’s volcanic eruption.   Some people have refused to leave…