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Russian volcano explodes in 'powerful' eruption, likely intensified by 8.8 magnitude earthquake
By Perri Thaler published
Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia erupted shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the same region.

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
By Perri Thaler published
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped belt of volcanoes known for explosive eruptions and intense earthquakes.

Cloaking Technology May Protect From Natural Disasters
By Live Science Staff last updated
Researchers have developed a cloaking technology that may protect from tsunamis and earthquakes.

What is a subduction zone?
By Michael Dhar published
A subduction zone is a collision between two of Earth's tectonic plates, where one plate sinks into the mantle underneath the other plate.

Can solar storms cause tsunamis?
By Elizabeth Rayne published
Solar storms can mess with Earth, but can they kick up a tsunami?

Japan earthquake & tsunami of 2011: Facts and information
By Becky Oskin published
Facts and information about the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.

What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth?
By Stacy Kish published
The asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago unleashed a catastrophic series of events.

La Palma volcano spews lava hundreds of feet in the air, but don't expect a 'mega-tsunami'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Thousands of tremors shook the island in the week before the eruption occurred.
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