volcano

The Krakatoa volcano, which erupted in 1883 and killed 36,000 people, is now erupting again to a lesser extent. Supposedly it has been producing its own lightening, using a specific form of chemistry that was not well understood until recently. Read more about the volcano here.

USA Today: As the volcanic eruptions continue in Hawaii, the new threat of “laze” has surfaced. Laze is a toxic combination of lava and haze that occurs when extremely hot lava comes into contact with much cooler ocean water. This contact results in explosions, sending hydrochloric acid and…

Fox News: As Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, officials consider possible worst-case scenarios for the island. Since the eruptions began almost two weeks ago, 20 fissures have opened. It is possible that the eruption will be long-lived, threatening and exposing more homes to danger.…

Increased activity of Mount Mayon has caused authorities to increase the danger zone to 5 miles from the volcano on Tuesday. 56,000 people have fled and no reports of injuries or death have arisen.