volcanic eruptions

Earth-sized exoplanet with active volcanoes discovered – Details inside

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Earth-sized exoplanet with active volcanoes discovered – Details inside

A planet, almost the same size of the Earth, which co-exists in our galaxy and orbits a dim star, is presenting compelling evidence of volcanic activity beyond our solar system. Scientists have inferred that this rocky world is likely covered in volcanoes, resembling Jupiter’s moon Io, known for its high volcanic activity. Although direct observation … Read more

A deadly volcano could erupt ‘within days or weeks’ in Colombia. But only a small fraction of locals have evacuated | CNN

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A deadly volcano could erupt ‘within days or weeks’ in Colombia. But only a small fraction of locals have evacuated | CNN

Bogota, Colombia CNN  —  Hundreds of families in Colombia are facing a choice: abandon their homes and livelihoods, or face the devastation of a predicted volcanic eruption in the coming weeks. The Nevado del Ruiz volcano, one of Colombia’s highest peaks, sits in a densely populated farming area and is infamous for claiming the lives … Read more