volcanic eruptions
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Photos of a Volcanic Storm Over Mount Etna Look Like Something From Lord of the Rings
A powerful eruption last week from Mount Etna on Sicily, Italy created a volcanic storm so powerful it lit up the sky with a dramatic lightning.
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New Remains Found at Pompeii Show the Agony of Mount Vesuvius’ Victims
Archaeologists working near the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered the remains of two men who were likely trying to find shelter during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
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Volcanic Eruption in Alaska May Have Sparked Political Turmoil in Ancient Rome
An unusually powerful volcanic eruption in 43 BCE has been linked to political upheaval on the other side of the globe, including the fall of the Roman Republic and the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
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The Biggest Volcano On Jupiter’s Molten Moon Io Is Likely To Erupt At Any Moment
Observational data collected over the years suggests the largest volcano on Jupiter’s moon Io — the most geologically active object in the Solar System — will erupt in mid-September, which is pretty much any moment now.