Category Volcano Eruption Imminent

Alert level raised of possible eruption of Hokkaido volcano in Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Tuesday raised its alert level for Mount Meakandake located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, warning that the volcano is potentially active and an eruption might occur.   The 1,500-meter high active stratovolcano, located…

Earthquakes on Hawaii Volcano Could Signal New Eruption

A series of earthquakes and shifting ground on the slopes of Kilauea have scientists wondering what will happen next at one of the world’s most active volcanoes.   A lake of lava near the summit of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big…

Volcanic magma activity is intensifying at Mount Hakone, Japan

Steam rises from the rocky mountain slopes near the hot springs resort of Hakone, Kanagawa prefecture on Wednesday. (AFP photo) Volcanic activity at Mount Hakone is intensifying to levels unseen over recent years, an expert said Friday after conducting research…