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Italy's Campi Flegrei volcano may unleash devastating eruptions more often than we thought, ancient outburst suggestsA new look at an ancient eruption at Campi Flegrei raises new questions about the propensity of the still-active volcano, located near Naples, to produce major eruptions in the future.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava 330 feet into the skyAs Kilauea erupts a 330-foot-tall fountain of lava, officials warn of hazards from volcanic gas that may affect nearby communities.
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Earthquakes at massive Alaska volcano Mount Spurr ramp up again — and there's now a 50-50 chance of an eruptionTen months of unrest at Mount Spurr could be a sign of an upcoming eruption from a side vent or, less likely, from the main crater.
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The heart-shaped 'Spirit Lake' sculpted by Mount St. Helens' epic eruptionEarth from space This 2023 satellite photo shows the heart-shaped Spirit Lake, which was transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.
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Scientists find giant magma reservoirs hidden beneath dormant volcanoes in the CascadesThe magma system beneath volcanoes may persist even after recent eruptions, a new study finds.
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Italy's 'ticking time bomb' plays peek-a-boo through a mysterious hole in the cloudsEarth from space This 2022 satellite photo shows the summit of "one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes," Mount Vesuvius, peering up through a strange gap in the clouds.
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Massive field of ancient lava casts an eerie, gold-specked shadow in the SaharaEarth from space A stunning composite image, made up of three years' worth of satellite photos, shows the ancient lava of Libya's Haruj volcanic field interspersed with patches of golden sand.
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Kilauea volcano enters fourth eruption phase: Watch LIVEKilauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting with fountains of lava. Check out a USGS livestream from within the Halema'uma'u crater.
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One of Iceland's largest volcanoes sees swarm of 130 earthquakes — could it be about to blow?The Bárðarbunga volcano system was responsible for Iceland's largest eruption for 300 years back in 2014. After a recent increase in seismic activity, could it be about to erupt again?
