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A volcanic eruption on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes in November, 2024. File photo: Public Defence Department of the State Police via AFP
Iceland

New volcanic eruption jolts Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula

Iceland volcano erupts for the 12th time since 2021, as lava bursts from a fissure following a series of earthquakes.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s twin volcano just blew its top again, spewing ash 18km high

Japan

Explainer | What is Japan’s viral manga quake prophecy and how likely is it to come true?

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Indonesia

Mount Rinjani tragedy puts spotlight on Indonesia’s adventure tourism safety

The death of Brazilian climber Juliana Marins follows a string of accidents at some of Indonesia’s most popular natural attractions.

Rescue workers attempt to reach Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who fell into a ravine on Mount Rinjani, Lombok island, on June 21. Her body was spotted by drone and later recovered after days of search efforts hampered by bad weather and rough terrain. Photo: Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency / AFP
Japan

Japan quake swarm and volcano reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction

Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction.

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Indonesia

She went to hike an Indonesian volcano – and never returned

Juliana Marins, 26, fell from a ridge on Mount Rinjani in Lombok on Saturday. Her body was recovered four days later.

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Indonesia

Singapore, China, India airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano erupts

A towering ash plume 10km high from Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has forced cancellations, with further disruption possible.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts on Tuesday, spewing ash high into the sky. Photo: Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation/Xinhua
Indonesia

Indonesia on high alert after volcano erupts 8 times in 1 weekend

At least 10 people were killed and thousands were evacuated when Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted in November last year.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ Bulusan Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4.5km high

Before the eruption early on Monday morning, researchers had recorded 53 volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour period.

The Philippines

Video | Kanlaon Volcano erupts in Philippines

Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4km high
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The Philippines

Volcano erupts in central Philippines, spewing ash 4km high

Social media footage captured the dramatic ascent of the massive ash plume as Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island roared back to life.

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Kanlaon Volcano on the island of Negros, central Philippines, erupted early on Tuesday morning, sending a plume of debris 4km into the sky. Photo: X/philvolcs_dost
Natural disasters

Volcano erupts in Iceland again, triggering evacuations

Lava flow threatens the already severely damaged fishing town of Grindavík.

Video | What happens if Mount Fuji erupts?

While there are no signs of imminent volcanic activity, scientists warn that an eruption could be ‘a major disaster’

Japan

What happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan lays out ‘major disaster’ action plan

An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Cherry blossom trees at Lake Kawaguchiko with Mount Fuji in the background. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

Bali flights to Australia, Malaysia cancelled after Indonesian volcano erupts

The country’s geological agency also raised the volcano’s alert status to the highest level.

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic ash during an eruption on March 1. Photo: AFP
Guatemala

Eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire deemed over after forcing many to flee

The volcano spewed gas and ash far into the sky on Monday, putting 30,000 people potentially ‘at risk’.

Natural disasters

Mount Vesuvius eruption turned man’s brain into glass. Here’s how it happened

The disaster that obliterated two cities also created the intense heat and rapid cooling behind the one-of-a-kind transformation.

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Greece

Multiple earthquakes near Greek island of Santorini put residents on edge

Experts say the more than 200 tremors are not related to a volcano on Santorini, which once produced one of world’s biggest eruptions.

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A Catholic Church in the village of Fira on the island of Santorini. Multiple earthquakes struck near the Greek island on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Active volcano in Indonesia erupts 1,000 times in January, forcing evacuations

Mount Ibu, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, sent ash plumes 4km into the sky, forcing authorities to raise the alert level and urge residents to seek shelter.

Natural disasters

One of the world’s most active volcanoes – Hawaii’s Kilauea – is erupting again

Eruption on Big Island began on Monday. Hawaii Volcano Observatory said most immediate threat was from smog that could reach homes downwind.

The Philippines

‘Sounded like a cannon’: Philippine volcano erupts, forcing villagers to flee

Authorities raised the alert level and closed schools as ashfall blanketed nearby villages.

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An explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon volcano on December 9. Photo: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology/AP
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Recap | Seventh eruption in a year for Iceland volcano – stunning pictures

Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula volcano erupts again, with lava flowing towards the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, a major tourist attraction.

A new volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. Photo: AP
Indonesia

Airlines in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia cancel Bali flights due to volcano

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, an active volcano on nearby Flores island, spewed a tower of ash that reached 9km into the sky.

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews ash days after a deadly eruption

Activity at the volcano on the remote island of Flores, in East Nusa Tenggara province, has increased since Monday’s initial eruption.

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Indonesia

Video | Indonesian volcano rains lava and rocks on homes

At least 10 Indonesians killed in latest eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano
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Indonesia

Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 10

Lava and fiery rocks were thrown up to 6km from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki’s crater in East Nusa Tenggara province.

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The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano spews volcanic materials in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, on Monday. Photo: East Flores Regional Disaster Management Agency / EPA-EFE
Japan

Japan’s Mount Fuji stays snowcap-free for longer than ever before

No snowfall has yet been observed on Japan’s highest mountain – the latest date since comparative data became available in 1894.

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Russia

Video | Volcano erupts after earthquake in Russia’s Far East

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