Tag: Volcano
Lava lakes seen by Olivier Grunewald
Windows open towards the center of the Earththe lakes of wash are fascinating phenomena. Often located at the bottom of deep craters, their dynamism is hypnotic. The regular arrival of…
Spectacular eruption of Etna with huge lava fountains!
More than three months after the last of the many paroxysms of the year 2021, Etna did it again on February 10. Lava fountains several hundred meters high, lava flows,…
The amazing story of Tilly, the turtle who turned around before the volcano erupted in Tonga
Tilly turtle’s journey from the Australian coast until February 11, 2022. Two detours are observable: one detour as it headed towards Tonga, a second detour as it headed towards the…
How can geologists predict a volcanic eruption?
Is it possible to predict an eruption? If this is the case in the medium term, it is not yet possible to estimate the precise date. The number of parameters…
Spectacular ongoing eruption of Etna with huge lava fountains!
More than three months after the last of the many paroxysms of the year 2021, Etna did it again yesterday, February 10. Lava fountains several hundred meters high, lava flows,…
The story of the Tilly turtle who turned around before the explosive eruption of the volcano in Tonga
Tilly the green turtle has been equipped with a satellite tracker to follow his journey. While heading towards Tonga, it was observed to make a sudden U-turn, a day before…
How can geologists anticipate an eruption?
Is it possible to predict an eruption? If this is the case in the medium term, it is not yet possible to estimate the precise date. The number of parameters…
Travel to Iceland | Case
In Iceland, the curious can undertake a geological journey into the world of subglacial volcanoes and rift oceanic, which still holds some mysteries. They will also find there ongoing research…
How can volcanoes cool the climate?
Volcanic eruptions are capable of modifying the climate of the Planet. Depending on their power and their location on the globe, these eruptions, which last only a few days to…
Volcanic eruption in Tonga helps scientists better understand Mars
The violent eruption of Hunga Tonga-hunga Ha’apai on January 15 marked the spirits. However, scientists are familiar with this young volcano whose formation they have been following for several years…