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Expedition to Tofua Volcano, Tonga

We've just recently returned from a major expedition to the Kingdom of Tonga and in the process helped uncover the world's 9th lava lake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm5o-c6UwsI Several years back, I acquired grainy satellite imagery of Tofua, a remote volcanic island in Tonga. Every image revealed thermal anomalies within ...

Auckland Lava Cave Exploration

Today marked a unique opportunity as we were granted special permission to explore another (new to us) lava cave located in Auckland, New Zealand. Remarkably, this cave lies just over five kilometres from Auckland's CBD, tucked away on private property. Gaining access was refreshingly simple; ...

Reykjanes Peninsula (Iceland) Eruption

The Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland experienced another bout of intense geological activity, with an eruption commencing just before 9:45 AM local time on Tuesday, April 1st. Following a surge of seismic activity, molten rock breached the surface, triggering rapid evacuations. The initial eruption fissure quickly ...

Large-scale eruption at Lewotobi

Mount Lewotobi, a twin volcano located on Flores Island, Indonesia, has entered a phase of heightened eruptive activity, culminating in a large-scale eruption. Satellite data from the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) confirms the generation of a substantial ash plume, reaching an altitude of ...

Hydrothermal Eruption at Mt Dofen, Ethiopia

A vigorous hydrothermal eruption has commenced at Dofen volcano, characterised by the forceful ejection of a gas, steam, mud. This event, situated within the seismically active Afar region of the East African Rift system, warrants close observation due to its potential implications for greater volcanic ...

Fentale Volcano, Ethiopia: Earthquake Swarm

The Fentale volcanic complex in the Main Ethiopian Rift (MER) is experiencing heightened concern due to a recent surge in seismic activity near the volcano. Fentale is an active volcano located in the central sector of the MER, characterised by a complex interplay of tectonic extension ...

New eruption at Kīlauea

Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawai'i began erupting early this morning, December 23rd, at around 2 a.m. local time. The eruption is taking place within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the volcano's summit. Lava fountains were observed erupting from fissures on the crater floor, creating ...

Expedition to Karangetang Volcano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nbw4dG2bSM Our journey to Karangetang Volcano began in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Manado offered a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Indonesia's larger cities. To reach the volcano, we opted for a local ferry, a decision heavily influenced by the recent crash ...

Raung Volcano Eruption

Raung Volcano (Indonesia) recently erupted, sending a plume of ash 4,000 meters into the atmosphere. This eruption triggered the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) to issue an ash advisory, warning of the potential hazards to aircraft. The ash plume, propelled by prevailing winds, is ...
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