Secrets of Volcano Lightning Probed During Alaska Eruption

Secrets of Volcano Lightning Probed During Alaska Eruption Our Amazing Planet Lightning is often seen crackling in the plumes of explosive volcanic eruptions, such as thatof the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull. However, active volcanoes are often quite remote from civilization and their outbursts are sudden and unpredictable, … See all stories on this topic »

Super Volcanoes Form Super Fast Discovery News Earlier estimates thought that it could take 100000 to 300000 years for the magma pools that erupt into super-volcanoes to form, so no one was particularly worried about a super-eruption in the near future. But a new study by Vanderbilt University … See all stories on this topic »

The planet’s largest volcanoes may have taken as little as a few hundred years … BBC News It was thought supervolcanoes took 200000 years to develop but it’s now believed it happens much faster. Researchers at a 760000 year old supervolcano site in California found that the magma pool beneath it erupted a few hundred years after forming. See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Iceland’s volcanoes could power UK homes Energy Live News UK households could get their electricity supplied from Iceland’s volcanoes following an agreement signed yesterday between the two countries. This follows Energy Minister Charles Hendry’s visit to a power station in Iceland’s south west region earlier … See all stories on this topic »

The global economy is sitting on a volcano. What happens next? FM blog (blog) Why do people choose to live on a dangerous explosive volcano? People are too comfortable to move, and it pays to live there. The soil is often rich. Some volcanoes have rich mineral deposits or tourism. And they probably will get lucky, … See all stories on this topic » FM blog (blog)

UK and Iceland sign Volcano deal reNews Europe The UK has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iceland to pave the way for sourcing geothermal power from the islands volcanoes. The agreement was signed by UK energy minister Charles Hendry and his Icelandic counterpart Oddný G. Harðardóttir. See all stories on this topic » reNews Europe

UK eyes geothermal energy from volcanoes UPI.com REYKJAVíK, Iceland, May 31 (UPI) — The British government said it signed a deal aimed at getting electricity supplied through geothermal energy derived from Icelandic volcanoes. British Minister of State for Energy Charles Hendry signed a memorandum … See all stories on this topic »