Iceland experiences another 800 earthquakes overnight
One meteorological office official said he's concerned that a "Hawaiian-style, lava-producing volcanic eruption" could occur in the coming days.
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Iceland says likelihood of volcanic eruption is significant amid earthquakes
Icelandic officials detected around 900 quakes on Monday alone, mainly near a coastal town on the southern peninsula that was evacuated Friday night.
Volcanic glass fragments and ash fall on Hawaii as volcano erupts
Lava flows have been observed on the surface of the volcano's crater floor, officials said, as the eruption began early in the morning.
Tonga eruption in 2022 was so big it disrupted space satellites, study says
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Volcano quake swarm in Alaska raises concerns about eruption
Two volcanos on the same island in Alaska's Aleutian chain were rocked by earthquakes on Friday, prompting concerns about a possible eruption.
Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway
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Viewers flock to watch glowing lava in Hawaii
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World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" Tonga volcano blast could warm the Earth
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Five killed, two injured climbing Eurasia's tallest active volcano
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Unprecedented Water Pond in Hawaii Volcano Could Trigger Explosive Eruptions
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California's 'Big One' Could Be A Volcanic Eruption
California's next 'big one' may not be an earthquake. According to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey, a future volcanic eruption is not only inevitable, hundreds of thousands of people are in harm's way.
USGS Scientists Measure Growth of Hawaii Big Island Following 2018 Eruption
Scientists measuring the thickness of Kilauea volcano's newest lava flows have said molten rock added as much as 180 feet of lava to parts of the Big Island last year.
CBS Continuing Coverage of Deadly Indonesia Tsunami
An eruption of the infamous Krakatoa volcanic complex is believed to have triggered a tsunami that killed hundreds in Indonesia.
Mount Shasta On List Of Volcanoes With 'Very High Threat' Of Eruption
Northern California's Mount Shasta was included in the top five Thursday on a list of 18 U.S. volcanoes classified as having "very high threat" by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Volcano Erupts On Same Indonesian Island As Earlier Quake
A volcano has erupted in central Indonesia and authorities have warned planes about volcanic ash in the air.
Volcano Spews Ash on Mexico City
Ash spewing from the Popocatepetl volcano has reached the southern neighborhoods of Mexico's capital.
Explosions At Hawaii's Kilauea Summit Keep Producing Magnitude 5.3 Quakes
For the seventh time in eight days, an explosion at the Kilauea summit on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Thursday morning with a force equivalent to an earthquake of magnitude 5.3 or higher, according to the US Geological Survey.
New Coastline Emerges as Kilauea Pumps Lava to the Sea
Fast-moving lava poured into low-lying coastal Hawaii neighborhoods in just two days this week, destroying hundreds of homes.
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