Is an Alaskan volcano going to erupt?

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Officials warn Alaska volcano eruption possible after "a whole lot of earthquakes" recorded

Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory started seeing multiple earthquakes per minute below the summit of the state's Tanaga Volcano.

www.cbsnews.com

 

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It says its on an uninhabited island, but airplanes pass over it.

 

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The Aleutian chain has pretty regular eruptions. It's an active volcanic zone on the ring of fire.

 

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Yeah, my old geology professor was a volcano nut. I think it rubbed off on me.

 

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Yeah, my old geology professor was a volcano nut. I think it rubbed off on me.

I've always loved earth science. It sounds like you would enjoy a trip to Iceland.

 

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I'm sure I would! Maybe someday.

 

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Here's a fun new video on the volcanic seamount off of the Oregon coast. It is America's most active volcano.

All Science. No Fiction. | What if we could predict volcanic eruptions? | Season 2 | Episode 2 | OPB

The Axial undersea volcano is where scientists learn how to forecast volcanic eruptions.

watch.opb.org

 

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I like the music!

That explains why my old geology professor moved to Oregon after he retired, lol

 

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Russian volcano erupted!

Huge volcanic eruption sends ash cloud 12 miles into sky in apocalyptic scenes

The doomsday scene showed an outpouring from Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, which spewed 300 miles into the region turning snow black as an ash cloud blanketed the skies

www.mirror.co.uk

 

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Sheveluch is one of the more active volcanoes. There are many along the ring of fire.

Global Volcanism Program | Current Eruptions

There are 47 volcanoes with continuing eruptions as of the Stop Dates provided, and as reported through 23 February 2023. Although detailed statistics are not kept on daily activity, generally there are around 20 volcanoes actively erupting at any particular time. The Smithsonian / USGS Weekly...

volcano.si.edu

 

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The Yasur volcano has been in eruption since 1270!

 

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you mean the west coast is going to sink in the ocean

 

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you mean the west coast is going to sink in the ocean

The opposite. It is actually getting subducted as the Pacific plate crams into North America. That is lifting up the west coast. It's the East coast that is sinking. Get out your waders.

Study of sea-level rise finds land sinking along East Coast

A new study, which used everything from tide gauges to GPS data to paint the most accurate picture ever of sea-level rise along the East Coast of the U.S., is suggesting that in addition to rising seas, communities along the coast may also have to contend with the land sinking.

news.harvard.edu

 

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oh no and i just sold the ark

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Dude! That was a lifetime supply of gopher wood!

 

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Officials warn Alaska volcano eruption possible after "a whole lot of earthquakes" recorded

Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory started seeing multiple earthquakes per minute below the summit of the state's Tanaga Volcano.

www.cbsnews.com

volcanoes created atmosphere, thinking about it, the earth is an engineering work!

 

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Russian volcano erupted!

Huge volcanic eruption sends ash cloud 12 miles into sky in apocalyptic scenes

The doomsday scene showed an outpouring from Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, which spewed 300 miles into the region turning snow black as an ash cloud blanketed the skies

www.mirror.co.uk

Looks like we may be seeing some intense sunsets from the ash clouds in the next few days.