The Reykjanes volcano erupted after weeks of earthquakes. Residents of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon were evacuated beforehand. The town of Grindavik could be at risk from the lava flow. Following weeks of strong earthquake activity, the Reykjanes volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Monday, sending smoke and lava skyward, according to the nation’s Meteorological … Read more
Eleven hikers were found dead after a volcano eruption in Indonesia. Three people were rescued and are in stable condition. The search for the remaining 12 missing people has been suspended. Rescuers report that eleven hikers were discovered dead close to the crater of Indonesia’s Marapi volcano following its eruption over the weekend. On Monday, … Read more
Iceland issues emergency over Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption fears. The Icelandic Met Office is monitoring increased seismic activity. The Civil Protection Agency ordered the evacuation of Grindavík. Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to concerns about a potential volcanic eruption, prompting the evacuation of thousands in the town of Grindavík. The Icelandic Met Office … Read more
WELLINGTON – A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused “significant damage” to the island nation’s capital and smothered it in dust, but the full extent was unclear with communications still hampered. The eruption on January 16 was so powerful it was recorded around the world and heard as … Read more
SUVA – Two people have died in Tonga after the violent eruptions of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, about 65 km north of the country’s capital city Nuku’alofa. According to Radio New Zealand (RNZ) on Tuesday, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed the two deaths. One of the deaths was British national … Read more
Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted on Wednesday, sending clouds of smoke into the area and eroding lava from the slopes to 1,500 meters. According to the Associated Press, Hanik Humaida, head of the Yogyakarta Volcano and Geological Survey, said it was the largest lava flow from Mount Merapi. Authorities identified the threat last November. Authorities … Read more
