Volcanoes and earthquakes are both natural phenomena driven by the dynamic processes that shape Earth’s interior and surface.
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A newly discovered half-million-year-old layer of volcanic sediment beneath the Aegean Sea rewrites what scientists know about this area’s volcanic history – and potential future hazards.
One in ten people around the world live near an active volcano. Understanding the drivers of eruptions is crucial.
As they shape the Earth, volcanoes inspire and terrify humans.
It’s very important for tourists to understand the risks of visiting volcanic sites and properly prepare themselves for excursions to see volcanic eruptions.
Thirteen parties face criminal charges in the wake of the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption. Among them is a research organisation, which underlines the perils of natural hazard risk communication.
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Igneous Petrology/Volcanology, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Petrology and Planetary Geoscience, University of Tennessee
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Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Natural Sciences, Bowdoin College
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PhD Student, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Geology, Adelaide University
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Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies & Director, CIFAL York, York University, Canada
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Fondation Wiener-Anspach Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford