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Lock CO2 into the stone
Environment

Lock CO2 into the stone

Next month, a team of international scientists will inject a mixture of solution into a deep hole in a volcano in Iceland in an effort to permanently lock down CO2 under…

December 16, 2018
Europe's largest black ash volcanic ash
Environment

Europe's largest black ash volcanic ash

Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier and one of the most beautiful glaciers in the world, has been tinged with a black color due to Grimsvotn volcanic ash in Iceland.

December 16, 2018
Volcanoes can wake up faster than expected
Environment

Volcanoes can wake up faster than expected

The most frequent active volcano in Iceland erupted again last weekend, after 7 years of silence. Meanwhile, scientists warn, volcanoes seemingly sleeping peacefully

December 16, 2018
The 10 cleanest countries in the world
Environment

The 10 cleanest countries in the world

Based on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), American scientists have released a list of the 10 countries that are considered to be the cleanest in the world.

December 16, 2018
Icelandic volcano threatens European aviation
Environment

Icelandic volcano threatens European aviation

On May 7, Eyjafjoell volcano in Iceland erupted a new cloud of ash into the sky of Europe, causing officials to worry that many flights will be canceled.

December 16, 2018
Volcanoes change human history
Environment

Volcanoes change human history

Volcanic activity in Iceland has made the world reel in the past few days, but its influence is very small compared to many other volcanoes in the past.

December 16, 2018
Iceland volcano has caused humanity?
Environment

Iceland volcano has caused humanity?

Before the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland, a series of flights in Europe stalled, some scientists feared that the mountain could be a disaster for many…

December 16, 2018
Iceland volcano is more active
Environment

Iceland volcano is more active

Volcanoes in Iceland are erupting stronger, just as Europe began loosening its flight ban after nearly a week of airspace closure.

December 16, 2018
Adding a volcano in Iceland can erupt
Environment

Adding a volcano in Iceland can erupt

The economic and health damage caused by Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland may be just the first sign of a worse event.

December 16, 2018