Tag: Volcanology
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Remote volcano wakes up after 700,000 years of silence
New Signs from a Distant Volcano A remote volcano in southeastern Iran has begun to show measurable movement after an almost unfathomable stretch of dormancy — about 700,000 years. In the latest 10-month window, the summit has nudged upward by roughly 9 centimeters (about 3.5 inches). While that rise may seem modest, scientists say it…
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Remote Iranian Volcano Awakens: A 700,000-Year Silence Ends
Summary: A Quiet Giant Wakes A volcano in southeastern Iran has shown measurable uplift after nearly 700,000 years of dormancy. Using satellite data, researchers have detected a rise of about 3.5 inches (9 centimeters) over ten months. While the movement might seem modest, it signals potential pressure changes beneath the surface, prompting scientists to monitor…
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Bulusan Volcano Shows Increased Seismic Activity Amid Low-Level Unrest, PHIVOLCS Warns
Bulusan Volcano Experiencing Increased Seismic Activity The Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon is showing signs of heightened seismic activity, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). An advisory issued on Sunday noted the volcano’s evolving behavior, signaling vigilance for nearby communities and visitors. What the Data Shows From 12 a.m. on Saturday, October…
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Kanlaon Volcano Erupts in Ash Plume as Alert Level 2 Stays Up
Volcano Activity Sparks Ash Emission on Negros Island Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island in the Philippines produced an ash emission early Sunday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The event marks another notable activity for a volcano that sits near populated areas and local communities reliant on cautious monitoring by scientists…
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Like putting on glasses for the first time: how AI improves earthquake detection
Introduction: A quiet revolution in seismology On January 1, 2008, a magnitude -0.53 earthquake in Calipatria, California barely registered on any instrument, yet its story underscores a new era in seismology. Over the last seven years, artificial intelligence has shifted the fundamental task of detecting earthquakes from a largely manual or simple algorithmic process to…
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US Professor Unveils New Models to Predict Volcanic Slopes Collapses for Safer Tourism
Overview: A New Tool for Volcanic Risk Forecasting An emerging forecasting approach developed by a U.S. university researcher aims to improve how we predict volcanic flank or slope collapses. Associate Professor Christelle Wauthier of Penn State University has led the development of models that analyze how rising magma presses against existing crustal faults and how…
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New Predictive Models Offer Early Warnings for Volcanic Slope Collapse, Protecting Tourists and Local Communities
Overview: A New Tool to Predict Volcanic Slope Collapse Researchers led by Christelle Wauthier, Associate Professor at Penn State University, have developed innovative models to forecast when the flanks of volcanoes may fail. By analyzing how rising magma interacts with surrounding rock and fault structures, these tools aim to provide reliable early warnings that could…
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Unveiling the Mysterious Surface of Venus
Introduction to Venus: The Hottest Planet Venus, often referred to as Earth’s twin, holds the title of the hottest planet in our solar system, with temperatures soaring around 500 degrees Celsius. Recent research led by geophysicists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has illuminated the enigmatic features of this fiery world, revealing…