Social media videos claim 213,000 Oregonians are in a volcanic death zone — here’s what scientists actually say

Social media videos are stoking fears about a catastrophic eruption in central Oregon, but the science tells a different story.

What causes volcanoes to erupt?

At any given time, 20 to 50 of these active volcanoes are erupting. The proximity of people and buildings makes it important ...

Ice core discovery finds volcanic eruptions could cause greater global disruption than previously thought

New research from the University of St Andrews has precisely dated an eruption from Newberry Volcano and discovered that its ...
Live Science

Russian volcano explodes in 'powerful' eruption, likely intensified by 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Klyuchevskoy volcano in eastern Russia began erupting shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks shook the same area. "A descent of hot lava is observed on the western ...
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Volcanoes Fast Facts

(CNN) — Here's some background information about volcanoes, mountains that open downward to a reservoir of molten rock. Facts: More than 80% of the Earth's surface, both above and below sea level, is ...
Smithsonian Magazine

For 25 Years, the Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program Has Kept Weekly Tabs on Volcanic Eruptions Around the World. Here’s How They Do It

Since 2000, specialists at the National Museum of Natural History have produced the world’s foremost report on active volcanoes Sally Sennert Did you know that there are between 40 and 50 volcanoes ...
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Volcanoes Send Tiny Warning Signals Before Eruptions. These Scientists Are Decoding Them

The team behind "Jerk," a novel tool that predicted eruptions with 92% accuracy for a French volcano, discusses its work and implications. Reading time 5 minutes Science is a constant work in progress ...