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 […]
Lassen Volcanic National Park in California was declared a national park in 1916 after a volcano erupted in the area. It contains Lassen Peak and volcanic activity, lakes, mountain ranges, and forests. The park receives up to 40 feet of snow annually, making some areas inaccessible. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, […]
The biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history was Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815, which caused a year without summer and killed 10,000 people. The largest eruption in human history was Mt. Toba, and the largest in Earth’s history was the Siberian Traps, which caused the largest mass extinction. The largest volcanic eruption in recorded […]
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, […]
