Environment
Shiveluch volcano sprayed 9000 meters of dust
The Shiveluch volcano, over 3,200 meters tall, increased its activity from May 2009. Previous volcanic ash eruptions of this volcano are usually 3,000-10,000 meters high.
Volcanic Activity
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Articles about Volcanic Activity
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Environment
Effect of volcanic eruption phenomenon
A recent study has shown that volcanic eruptions may help reduce the effects of global warming.
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The magnificent beauty of the mid-Atlantic mountains
Constructed from volcanic eruption over 24 million years ago, Reykjanes (Iceland) is the only part of the mid-Atlantic ridge above sea level.
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Video: Japan's largest volcano
Dozens of flights yesterday were interrupted when Japan's largest active volcano erupted, lifting up 1,000-meter-high haze of dust and rocking everywhere.