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Tourists surf the sand on Nicaragua’s most active volcano

Spewing lava can’t stop these tourists tackling one of Nicaragua’s deadliest destinations.

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Volcanoes and climate change – how do they connect?

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Monitoring the interaction of volcanic eruptions with the atmosphere is increasingly important in a changing climate

Nature

Is the 12km-high ash cloud hovering above Mount Etna dangerous?

After a period of quiet, Europe’s tallest volcano returned to action on Monday with a 12-kilometre high ash cloud spiralling above Italy’s port city of Catania.

Climate

What caused the Tonga eruption?

One of the major contributing factors was the depth of the ocean where the explosion took place.

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Climate Now

What's the real role of volcanoes in climate change?

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What's the role of volcanoes in climate change? We report from the Spanish island of La Palma and reveal the true influence of the emissions from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on our atmosphere.

Tonga

Massive waves batter Tonga after underwater volcano erupts

There were no reports of casualties.

Destinations

Got the January blues? Hawai’i just made it a lot easier to visit

COVID admin that was causing some confusion has been scrapped. But tourists should still tread lightly on the tropical paradise.

Spain

Destructive volcano on Spanish island of La Palma declared inactive

The volcano fell silent on December 13th after flaring for 85 days and 8 hours, making it La Palma's longest eruption on record.

Spain

La Palma volcano eruption may be over after three months

A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma may be over after almost three months of daily explosions, earthquakes, lava rivers and toxic gases.

Travel News

Watch this squirrel man flying into a volcano

Sebastián Álvarez flew into ‘the Devil’s House’, becoming the first person ever to wingsuit in and out of a live volcano.

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Aerials of La Palma's erupting volcano

Sunday marked 85 days since the eruption of the volcano on La Palma began, making it the longest eruption on the island since records began in the 16th century.

Iceland

Iceland raises alert level for country's most active volcano

Authorities say the remote volcano is likely to erupt after increased seismic activity.

Indonesia

At least 34 dead and scores injured in Indonesia volcanic eruption

The sudden eruption of Mount Semeru on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java killed at least 34 people and injured dozens.

Spain

La Palma volcano: Airlines forced to cancel more flights

The eruption started on September 19. Experts say it could last up to three months.

Italy

Residents of Vulcano told to evacuate at night over volcanic activity

Tourists have been banned from visiting the small island near Sicily for one month due to dangerous levels of carbon dioxide.

Money

El Salvador reveals plans to build the world's first 'Bitcoin City'

Billed as 'fully ecological' powered by geothermal energy from a volcano, El Salvador's "Bitcoin City" is the country's latest commitment to crypto.

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Volcano on Spain's La Palma island continues to erupt

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma Island continued to erupt on Wednesday.

Spain

La Palma urges residents to stay indoors due to volcanic ash cloud

Many tourists who had travelled to see the volcano have been queuing for ferries to leave the island after flights were cancelled.

World News

La Palma volcano attracts thousands of visitors for holiday weekend

Trips to visit the Canary island over the All Saints' Day holiday weekend have sold out as thousands clamour to see the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano.

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Tourists visit La Palma to see the volcano during long holiday weekend in Spain

Thousands of tourists are expected to visit La Palma every day during this long weekend to see the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano