Category Volcanoes

New volcanic lava lake appears in Africa for the first time in 75 years

A new lava lake has appeared at the top of Nyamuragira, one of Africa’s most active volcanoes, for the first time in 75 years LiveScience reports.   The new lake, which is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

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…

Very High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Parts Of Iceland

***EXTREME ALERT*** Holuhraun Lava Field Continues To Release High Concentration Of Sulphur Dioxide In Parts Of Iceland A high concentration of sulphur dioxide continues from the Holuhraun eruption. Air pollution is likely in large proportions ***BE ALERT***