Volcanic eruptions visible from space?

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured an image of lava flowing from Mount Etna while aboard the International Space Station in March 2017. The volcano experienced powerful eruptions that year, resulting in lava visible from space for the first time. The International Space Station is primarily used for research and its imaging system has helped with […]

Types of volcanic eruptions?

There are seven types of volcanic eruptions: Strombolian, Vulcan, Peléan, Hawaiian, Phreatic, Plinian, and Subglacial. Each type has unique characteristics, ranging from low to high intensity, and can cause various levels of damage and danger. All volcanoes erupt, but not always in the same way. There are seven types of volcanic eruptions: Strombolian, Vulcan, Peléan, […]

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