Icelandic Volcanoes Help Researchers Understand Potential Effects …
Science Daily (press release) - Jul 17, 2008
Previous research has suggested that earthquakes and volcanic eruptions follow one another, giving scientists a possible warning of an eruption. …

Ash from recent volcano eruption may reach Kodiak - Kodiak Daily Mirror

China Daily
Ash from recent volcano eruption may reach Kodiak
Kodiak Daily Mirror, AK - Jul 16, 2008
By Erik Wander A volcano that erupted over the weekend is not likely to affect Kodiak in the short-term. However, that situation could change. …
Alaskan Island Residents Evacuate Following Volcanic Eruption RedOrbit
Rescue Teams in Aleutian Islands after Volcano Eruption Enews 2.0
10 people flee island after volcanic eruption in Alaska Denver Post
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Underwater Volcanic Eruption Caused Mass Extinction? - Methuselah Foundation

Underwater Volcanic Eruption Caused Mass Extinction?
Methuselah Foundation, DC - 1 hour ago
One thing strikes me about the world's history of huge volcanic eruptions: Another one is probably inevitable. 93 million years ago a volcanic eruption …

Alaska volcano sends out more ash - San Diego Union Tribune

Alaska volcano sends out more ash
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 9 hours ago
Ash obscures a view inside the volcano's 6-mile-diameter crater. The volcano in the eastern Aleutian Islands erupted unexpectedly July 12, …
USGS Tracks Explosive Eruption of Okmok Volcano in Alaska United States Geological Survey (press release)
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Okmok volcano spits ash from new vent Anchorage Daily News (subscription)
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Eruptions Wiped Out Ocean Life 94 Million Years Ago - Science Daily (press re…

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Eruptions Wiped Out Ocean Life 94 Million Years Ago
Science Daily (press release) - Jul 17, 2008
The event occurred within 23 thousand years of the extinction and the underwater volcanic eruption had two consequences: first, nutrients were released, …
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Undersea Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Ancient Die-Off National Geographic
Death in the deep: Volcanoes blamed for mass extinction AFP
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Big Island Volcano Eruption Increases Helicoptor Tours over Kilauea - TransWo…

Big Island Volcano Eruption Increases Helicoptor Tours over Kilauea
TransWorldNews (press release), GA - Jul 15, 2008
Such an eruption has not happened since 1924. Travel expert, Tori Milan reports from the Big Island of Hawaii, "Now is a great time to take a Big Island …

Residents fret in shadow of Chile's Llaima volcano - Reuters

Residents fret in shadow of Chile's Llaima volcano
Reuters - Jul 13, 2008
The volcano erupted violently on New Year's Day, forcing the temporary evacuation of some tourists and residents from the surrounding Conguillio National …

President Bachelet visits Llaima volcano eruption zone - El Mercurio OnLine (…

President Bachelet visits Llaima volcano eruption zone
El Mercurio OnLine (Chile), Chile - Jul 14, 2008
The volcanic eruption began in May of last year and registered its most intense episodes in January and June of this year, when there was a danger of …

Researchers Use Unconventional Tools to Study Effects of Volcanic … - USGla…

Researchers Use Unconventional Tools to Study Effects of Volcanic …
USGlass News Network (USGNN), VA - 15 hours ago
Guess what researchers are using to study volcanic eruptions. You're right: glass-basaltic glasses, that is. Researchers Daniel Kelley, a doctoral student …

Chile decrees red alert for volcano eruption - Xinhua

Chile decrees red alert for volcano eruption
Xinhua, China - Jul 2, 2008
SANTIAGO, July 2 (Xinhua) — The Chilean regional authorities Wednesday issued a red alert near the erupting volcano Llaima. …
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18 Jul 2008 at 6:16pm
Anchorage, AK - Okmok Volcano in Alaska continues to produce explosions and ash plumes through a newly created vent and poses hazards to air travel in the area. Scientists are using a combination of seismic and GPS instruments on the ground and weather and radar satellites in space to track the progress of the eruption. Human visual observations are limited because airborne ash obscures a …

Alaska volcano sends out more ash (KTVA Anchorage)

19 Jul 2008 at 3:09am
The U.S. Geological Survey says Okmok Volcano in Alaska is producing more explosions and ash plumes. The ash is coming through a newly created vent and poses hazards to area air travel.

Alaska volcano sends out more ash (San Diego Union-Tribune)

18 Jul 2008 at 9:00pm
The U.S. Geological Survey says Okmok Volcano in Alaska is producing more explosions and ash plumes.

Alaska volcano spews huge ash plume for 3rd day; in continuos state of erupti…

15 Jul 2008 at 3:49am
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Lonnie Kennedy was taking everything in stride after he and his family were rescued from their cattle ranch near an erupting volcano. The mountain, on the other hand, remained agitated, spewing out a huge plume of ash more than 6 miles high.

Experts learning more about weekend eruption (KTUU Anchorage)

16 Jul 2008 at 1:29am
Okmok Volcano ramped up from nothing to an explosive eruption in record time and the Alaska Volcano Observatory says it is still pulsing with activity.

Alaska Volcano Eruption Surprises Residents (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)

14 Jul 2008 at 10:55am
Ten people are rescued by a fishing vessel after a volcano sends smoke and ash streaming into the air.

Mount St. Helens Officially Slumbers — Alert Level Goes Back To Normal (Scie…

17 Jul 2008 at 12:12pm
Scientists say the nearly three and a half years of eruption at Mount St. Helens is over for now and have lowered the volcano alert level from Advisory to Normal and the aviation color code from Yellow to Green.

Skiing the Volcano (The Spokesman-Review)

18 Jul 2008 at 9:08pm
Standing on the rim of the gigantic, steaming caldera, the awesome power of the blast still resonates. The sight into the bowels of Mount St. Helens is an impressive reminder of how lives were so profoundly affected in 1980.

PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Volcano Spews Ash 50,000 Feet High (National Geographic)

16 Jul 2008 at 9:15am
A violent volcanic eruption in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands that continues to spew ash and sulfur dioxide gas and is expected to stay active for weeks, observers say.

Volcano’s eruption a surprise (The Monterey County Herald)

14 Jul 2008 at 4:58am
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ? A fishing vessel rescued 10 people after a volcano erupted, sending rocks and ash down on a cattle ranch on a remote island in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The Tara Gaila picked up the people Saturday evening after receiving an urgent call from the Coast Guard.

Hot volcanic plumes have been observed at Kurikoma Volcano in Japan. Aerial observations from a helicopter showed plumes were rising from several locations, about seven kilometers southwest of the summit of the volcano. Volcanic gases were possibly released after the magnitude 6.8 earthquake which hit 20 NW of the volcano three days ago.
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17 Jun 2008 at 4:47am

Japan Earthquake, 14th June 2008, magnitude 6.8 - John Seach

A large earthquake (Magnitude 6.8) hit northern Honshu, Japan, today at 08:43 am, local time. The epicentre was 100 km NNW of the city of Sendai, and the focus was at a depth of 10 km. Volcanoes close to the epicentre include, Kurikoma, Onikobe, Narugo, and Chokai. Kurikoma volcano is located 20 km SE of the epicentre, and last erupted in 1950.
Volcanoes of Japan…
14 Jun 2008 at 1:26am

Chaitén Volcano, Chile - John Seach

Renewed strong eruptions have occurred at Chaitén volcano in Chile. On 12th June there were gas emissions and pyroclastic flows from the south side of the volcanic dome. Two new craters have formed at the volcano. Seismic activity increased on 12th June. The majority of earthquakes were smaller than magnitude 2, and were located under the volcano. Two larger earthquakes were located 5 km NE of
13 Jun 2008 at 7:16pm

Mt Etna Volcano, Italy - John Seach

An increase in activity was reported at Mt Etna volcano on Monday evening. Explosive activity and lava flows occurred at the fracture at 2800 m elevation. Lava flowed into the Valle del Bove. Explosions were heard at nearby villages.
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11 Jun 2008 at 5:48am

Soputan Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

Soputan volcano in Indonesia erupted yesterday. At 10 am (local time) on 6th June, pyroclastic flows were recorded extending 4 km from the summit, and ash emissions reached 2 km above the volcano. Since March 2008 there has been an increase in ground temperatures and elevated seismicity at the volcano. During May there were 2 volcanic earthquakes per day. On 6th June there were 6 volcanic
6 Jun 2008 at 5:10pm

Dukono Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

Dukono Volcano in Indonesia was upgraded to level 3 alert (out of maximum 4) on 30th May 2008. Volcanic explosion earthquakes increased from 32/day to 280/day between April and May 2008. On 25th May, ash emissions reached 800 m above the crater, and booming noises were heard coming from the summit. Ash emissions reached 1000 m above the summit on 29th May. Residents close to the volcano are
1 Jun 2008 at 1:25am

Cerro Azul Volcano, Galápagos Islands - John Seach

Cerro Azul Volcano in the Galápagos Islands erupted on Friday 30th May after 10 years of inactivity. Seismic activity was felt at Porto Villamil at 21:43 hr at the onset of the eruption. A red glow was visible from the town indicating a lava flow. Ash emissions extended 75 nautical miles NW of the volcano. National park staff are currently performing an overflight to determine the extent of the
30 May 2008 at 8:31pm

Semeru Volcano, Indonesia - John Seach

On Wednesday, Semeru Volcano in Indonesia was upgraded to level 3 alert (out of a maximum 4). During the period 15-19 May there were 432 explosion earthquakes and 6 pyroclastic flows at the volcano. On 20th May there were 92 eruption earthquakes. Eruption of ash continued for periods of 20-30 minutes at a time and reached 400 m above the summit. During the night, ash emissions were accompanied by
23 May 2008 at 5:50pm