Volcanoes
Mount Semeru recorded 1,263 eruptions from January 1 to June 16, 2026, making it Indonesia's most active volcano.
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A massive body of magma surged upward beneath São Jorge Island in Portugal's Azores archipelago in March 2022, triggering thousands of earthquakes before stalling underground. The event, detailed in a new study, represented a failed eruption that raised but ultimately eased fears of volcanic activity.
The National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) responded to observations from the Regional Comptroller's Office of La Araucanía regarding deficiencies in monitoring Volcán Villarrica, assuring that surveillance and alerts are unaffected. The agency highlights that the volcano has over 30 operational teams and an online network for real-time data. The Comptroller identified 597 unused teams and outdated emergency plans.
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A study links a volcanic eruption around 1345 to climate disruptions that prompted Italy to import plague-carrying grain from the Black Sea region in 1347. This emergency measure, aimed at averting famine, likely introduced the bacterium Yersinia pestis to Europe, fueling the Black Death pandemic. Researchers analyzed tree rings, ice cores, and historical records to support this connection.