White Island is one of several volcanoes in New Zealand that can produce sudden explosive eruptions at any time. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/why-white-island-volcano-erupted-why-no-warning…
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Why White Island Volcano Erupted Without Warning
Five people have been confirmed dead, 31 remain in hospital with injuries and eight are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on White Island off New Zealand. Source: https://www.livescience.com/why-white-island-erupted-without-warning.html
New Zealand Volcano Erupts, Killing at Least 5
A volcano erupted violently on a New Zealand island today local time, sending ash up to 12,000 feet (3,700 meters) into the air, leaving five people dead and many missing. Source: https://www.livescience.com/new-zealand-volcano-eruption-deaths.html
Today’s volcano in New Zealand is on the Pacific Ring of Fire
Here’s information about New Zealand’s White Island volcano – which erupted earlier today – in the context of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Background on the volcano and why these volcanoes erupt. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/what-is-the-ring-of-fire…
A Baby Volcano Was Just Discovered in the Pacific, and It’s Adorable
A newfound volcano discovered near Minamitorishima Island, Japan, is a mere 3 million years old, which is quite young for the area. Source: https://www.livescience.com/baby-volcano-found-in-pacific.html
At least five dead after White Island volcano eruption in New Zealand
A volcanic island in New Zealand has erupted, killing at least five people with dozens more missing Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2226554-at-least-five-dead-after-white-island-volcano-eruption-in-new-zealand/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
A Tiny Leak Led to a Massive, Unexpected Collapse at Kilauea Volcano
The 2018 eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii featured the spectacular collapse of the volcano’s caldera, creating a hole nearly as deep as One World Trade Center in New York City is tall at its summit. Source: https://www.livescience.com/collapse-at-kilauea-volcano-explained.html
NASA studies plan to send an orbiter to Pluto
Remember when New Horizons swept past Pluto in 2015? That was exciting! Who knew Pluto had a heart? Now scientists are proposing a new Pluto orbiter mission. It would gather details on Pluto’s heart and the rest of its youthful surface, its hazy bluish nitrogen atmosphere, and its system of 5 known moons. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-studies-plan-to-send-an-orbiter-to-pluto…
Underwater Volcano Creates Bubbles More Than a Quarter-Mile Across
In the early 20th century, sailors near Alaska reported seeing black bubbles seeming to boil out from the sea. They weren’t wrong. Source: https://www.livescience.com/giant-bubbles-underwater-volcano.html
10 amazing places for year-round stargazing
The stars are accessible to everyone, but where can you get the most from the night sky? Here are 10 great dark-sky places – mostly in the U.S. but also in Australia, New Zealand and Chile – for skywatching and stargazing. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/10-amazing-places-for-year-round-stargazing…