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How Prehistoric Humans Survived a Supervolcano So Big We Probably Should Have Gone Extinct

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 · Gadgets

If you were lucky 74,000 years ago, you would have survived the Toba supereruption, one of the largest catastrophic events that Earth has seen in the past 2.5…

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Startling video of Iceland volcano eruption quickly goes viral

Startling video of Iceland volcano eruption quickly goes viral

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 · Breaking News

A jaw-dropping aerial video shared on social media shows a volcano erupting in Iceland on Monday. Monday’s eruption, which began shortly after 10 p.m. local time, was not…

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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

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

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 · Breaking News

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…

Read more A deadly volcano could erupt ‘within days or weeks’ in Colombia. But only a small fraction of locals have evacuated | CNN
Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’ | CNN

Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’ | CNN

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. Not only did it trigger widespread tsunami waves, but it…

Read more Lightning in the ‘cataclysmic’ Tonga volcano eruption shattered ‘all records’ | CNN
Devastating disasters and flickers of hope: These are the top climate and weather stories of 2022 | CNN

Devastating disasters and flickers of hope: These are the top climate and weather stories of 2022 | CNN

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 · Breaking News

CNN  —  From a small island in Polynesia to the white-sand beaches of Florida, the planet experienced a dizzying number of climate and extreme weather disasters in 2022.…

Read more Devastating disasters and flickers of hope: These are the top climate and weather stories of 2022 | CNN
Hawaii eruption brings tourism boon during slow season

Hawaii eruption brings tourism boon during slow season

December 5, 2022December 7, 2022 · Travel

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The spectacle of incandescent lava spewing from Hawaii’s Mauna Loa has drawn thousands of visitors and is turning into a tourism boon for this…

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As Mauna Loa’s lava inches toward a key Hawaii highway, some residents recall bygone devastation | CNN

As Mauna Loa’s lava inches toward a key Hawaii highway, some residents recall bygone devastation | CNN

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 · Breaking News

Mauna Loa, Hawaii CNN  —  From a deep fracture in Mauna Loa’s dark terrain, the volcano’s magnificent eruption sends geyser-like fountains of lava spraying into the sky. The…

Read more As Mauna Loa’s lava inches toward a key Hawaii highway, some residents recall bygone devastation | CNN
Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge

Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 · Breaking News

SUMBERWULUH, Indonesia — Improved weather conditions Monday allowed rescuers to resume evacuation efforts and a search for possible victims after the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated…

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Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption

Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 · Technology

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s highest volcano on its most densely populated island released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava Sunday in its latest eruption. Monsoon rains eroded…

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Indonesia raises alert after Mount Semeru volcano erupts | CNN

Indonesia raises alert after Mount Semeru volcano erupts | CNN

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 · World News

CNN  —  Indonesia raised its warning to the highest level on Sunday after Mount Semeru, a volcano in its East Java province, erupted, prompting evacuations of nearby residents.…

Read more Indonesia raises alert after Mount Semeru volcano erupts | CNN
Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption

Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 · Breaking News

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s highest volcano on its most densely populated island released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava in its latest eruption Sunday. Monsoon rains eroded…

Read more Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption
For many Hawaiians, lava flows are a time to honor, reflect

For many Hawaiians, lava flows are a time to honor, reflect

December 1, 2022December 2, 2022 · US News

HONOLULU — When Willette Kalaokahaku Akima-Akau looks out at the the lava flowing from Mauna Loa volcano and makes an offering of gin, tobacco and coins, she will…

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Hawaii volcano’s lava oozes toward key Big Island highway

Hawaii volcano’s lava oozes toward key Big Island highway

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 · Technology

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Rivers of glowing lava oozing from the world’s largest volcano could swallow the main highway linking the east and west coasts of Hawaii’s Big Island…

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Prayers? Bombs? Hawaii history shows stopping lava not easy

Prayers? Bombs? Hawaii history shows stopping lava not easy

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 · Breaking News

HONOLULU — Prayer. Bombs. Walls. Over the decades, people have tried all of them to stanch the flow of lava from Hawaii’s volcanoes as it lumbered toward roads,…

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Hawaii volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers

Hawaii volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 · Technology

HILO, Hawaii — The first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is attracting onlookers to a national park for “spectacular” views of the event,…

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Lava from Hawaii volcano lights night sky amid warnings

Lava from Hawaii volcano lights night sky amid warnings

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 · Breaking News

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world’s largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years, and officials…

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EXPLAINER: What hazards are posed by Hawaii’s Mauna Loa?

EXPLAINER: What hazards are posed by Hawaii’s Mauna Loa?

November 28, 2022November 29, 2022 · US News

HONOLULU — Lava is shooting 100 feet to 200 feet (30 to 60 meters) into the air as Hawaii‘s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, erupts for…

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Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984, prompting an ashfall advisory for Hawaii’s Big Island | CNN

Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984, prompting an ashfall advisory for Hawaii’s Big Island | CNN

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 · Breaking News

CNN  —  The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is erupting for the first time in nearly 40 years, sparking an ashfall advisory Monday for Hawaii’s Big Island…

Read more Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984, prompting an ashfall advisory for Hawaii’s Big Island | CNN
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt, sending ash nearby

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt, sending ash nearby

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 · US News

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started to erupt, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest…

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Remote undersea volcano likely erupting in Pacific Ocean

Remote undersea volcano likely erupting in Pacific Ocean

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 · Technology

HONOLULU — A volcano is likely erupting deep beneath the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, but scientists don’t know for sure because…

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