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News and Updates on Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Updated: Mar 29, 2024 11:31 GMT -

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023, 05:42

Science Spotlight: Atypical Magmas - overview over common and uncommen types of magma

Volcanoes erupt molten rock from the earth's mantle known as magma; once it reaches the surface, it is called lava. As varied as volcanoes are as varied are the compositions of magmas. An overview. ... Read all
Wed, 11 May 2022, 18:39

Yellowstone volcano (United States): small earthquake

University of Utah Earthquake Hazards Program Website. Photo Credit: USGS.
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reported that a light earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred at 07:32 AM on May 11, 2022 (MDT). ... Read all
Thu, 9 Sep 2021, 19:57

Askja volcano (Central Iceland) activity update: Alert level raised to Yellow

Updated InSAR image. Credit: IMO
IMO has now raised Askja to Yellow status as the rapid deformation of the caldera is continuing and has now reached 7 cm in just six weeks. Rising magma is also only at 2-3 km depth, so the possibility of an eruption in the near-term is increased. ... Read all
Fri, 29 Mar 2024, 11:20

World Earthquake Report for Friday, 29 March 2024

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 29 Mar 2024
Summary: 6 quakes 5.0+, 32 quakes 4.0+, 105 quakes 3.0+, 268 quakes 2.0+ (411 total) ... Read all
Fri, 29 Mar 2024, 00:24

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 28 March 2024

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 29 Mar 2024
Summary: 3 quakes 5.0+, 25 quakes 4.0+, 116 quakes 3.0+, 259 quakes 2.0+ (403 total)
Global seismic activity level on 28 March 2024: LOW
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