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The science of predicting volcanic eruptions can genuinely save lives – potentially, a lot of lives – and researchers have shown that tree leaf colors can act as warning signals around a volcano ...

Carbon dioxide emissions from rising magma is one of the earliest signs that a volcano is waking up, but measuring it directly is notoriously difficult. Reading time 2 minutes Forecasting volcanic ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Mount Etna—Europe’s most active volcano—put on another dramatic show recently, spewing ash and lava that grounded flights and reminded us just how unpredictable volcanoes can be. But ...

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods ...

Chaitén Volcano in southern Chile erupted on May 2, 2008 for the first time inn 9,000 years. NASA satellites that monitor changes in vegetation near volcanoes could aid in earlier eruption warnings.

New research highlights the significant role of tectonic plate movements in shaping global climate, challenging previous theories about carbon dioxide emissions.

Scientists can tell whether a volcano is about to erupt from the greenness of the trees around it, with more vibrant leaves indicating a potentially imminent blast. Until now, these subtle color ...