active volcanoes
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Why Can’t We Predict When a Volcano Will Stop Erupting?
On September 19, Cumbre Vieja — a volcanic ridge covered in the rocky scars of past paroxysms — erupted for the first time in 50 years. Every single day thereafter, molten rock cooking at nearly 1,093 degrees Celsius has poured from multiple fissures and vents, frequently accompanied by explosions propelling glassy ash skyward. Around 2,500…
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Photos Show La Palma Eruption as It Enters a New State
Cumbre Vieja’s eruption stepped up a notch over the weekend. The cone of the volcano erupting on one of the Canary Islands has partially collapsed, Spanish authorities said Saturday, sending rocks as big as three-story buildings tumbling down the hillside.
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7 Dramatic Photos Show the Canary Islands’ Volcanic Eruption as It Nears the Sea
A volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has been erupting for more than a week. Over the weekend, it began spewing out lava and smoke with renewed fervor.