Prepared by: Asmita Dahal, GRIT Indonesia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Because of its location, it is home to some of the world’s most active volcanoes. In June 2025, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, situated on Flores Island i…
Prepared by: Asmita Dahal, GRIT Indonesia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Because of its location, it is home to some of the world’s most active volcanoes. In June 2025, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, situated on Flores Island in…
Volcanoes have indeed fascinated humanity for centuries, with their spectacular displays of power and the destructive forces they can unleash. While we cannot prevent volcanoes from erupting, we can monitor them closely to better…
Volcanic eruptions are indeed awe-inspiring events that play a crucial role in shaping Earth's landscapes and ecosystems. However, they also pose significant risks to nearby communities, highlighting the importance of effecti…
December 7, 2021: An eruption of Mount Semeru, a volcano in the East Java province of the Indonesian island of Java has claimed lives of 34 people and injured 169 others. The volcanic eruption at Mount Semeru started on Decembe…
September 22, 2021: A volcano eruption on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands has destroyed around 100 houses and forced the evacuation of about 5,500 residents. The authorities are closely monitoring fires that may start fro…
Q: Which volcanic eruption is responsible for raising temperature of the Northern Hemisphere by 1.2 °c? a. Bhuj b. Etna c. Krakatoa d. Mt. Pinatubo The correct answer is Krakatoa Krakatoa is a small volcanic island in Indonesia, …
Q: What type of volcano is Mount St. Helens? A: Mount St. Helens is a composite volcano (or Stratovolcano). According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) , the composite volcanoes are built of layers of alternating…
April 11, 2020: The world-famous Krakatoa volcano, Anak Krakatau, has erupted with huge plume of smoke and ash, the Indonesian Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation said. The Anak Krakatau volcano erupti…
March 27, 2020: Mount Merapi, the Indonesia's most active volcano erupted today shooting a column of ash some 5,000 metres (16,000 feet) into the air. According to the national disaster mitigation agency spokesman Agus W…
January 22, 2020: Taal volcano erupted white steam-laden plumes up to 500 meters high from its main crater in Philippines. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 725 v…
Ongoing phreatic explosion at the Main Crater of Taal Volcano (@phivolcs_dost) January 12, 2020: The Taal volcano eruption in Philippines has spewed ash and prompted evacuations in nearby communities on Sunday. The…
January 10, 2020: Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Thursday with lava and cloud of ash and rocks that reached 9,800ft (3,000m) into the sky. National Civil Protection Coordination of Mexico has issued a yellow al…
January 8, 2020: The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has upgraded the aviation color code to red and alert level to warning after eruption occurred at Shishaldin volcano on January 7, 2020. The Alaska Volcano Observatory r…
December 10, 2019: At least six people are dead, eight missing and 31 others have been injured after White Island volcano erupted in New Zealand . The injured people in the New Zealand volcanic eruption have suffered extensi…
May 25, 2019: A volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Bali at Mount Agung has resulted in the cancellation of some flights. Some flights were canceled to and from Australia after the volcanic eruption, The Reuters r…
March 25, 2019: Volcano eruption at Bikita has feared people after villager interviewed by the Civil Protection Department CPD alleged that a fire was seen at the mountain top. A huge rock estimated to weigh between 10 and 1…
June 4, 2018: Volcán de Fuego in southern Guatemala began a violent volcanic eruption claiming lives of atleast 25 people. Another 46 people are missing, the the authorities from Guatemala’s natural disaster commission ,…
May 18, 2018: An explosive eruption has occurred at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sending ash about 30,000ft (9,100m) high into the sky. According to the report issued by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued at 02:54 UTC, afte…
May 3, 2017: A Yellow Alert has been issued for recent eruption of underwater volcano Kick 'em Jenny. According to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC), the eruption was felt in northern Gr…