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This volcano in Alaska has been dormant for over 100 years, but now it's rumbling
When a volcano is dormant, it typically doesn't tend to make much noise. However, the Iliamna Volcano in Alaska is defying ...
Volcanoes are turning in their sleep across the US. What does that mean for Washington?
A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.
After 100 years of silence, this Alaska volcano is showing signs of waking up
A volcano about 140 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska began rumbling recently after remaining quiet for nearly a hundred ...
Alaskan volcano rumbling despite being dormant for over 100 years, scientists say
An Alaskan volcano that has been inactive for more than 100 years is showing signs of rumbling, according to scientists. However, there's a chance that the activity could be signs of a pending ...
Tiny crystals hold the key to Augustine Volcano's dramatic 2006 eruption
Samples of extremely small crystal clots, each polished to the thickness of a human hair or thinner, have revealed ...
An Alaska tsunami warning had residents scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake
Communities along a 700-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast ordered their residents to higher ground after a powerful ...
From Mount Rainier to Mauna Loa: Top 7 active volcanoes in US
From Mount St Helens in Washington to the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, these structures have a complicated history of disaster and ...
Powerful earthquake rattles Alaska, prompted rare tsunami warning
A rare tsunami warning was issued for part of Alaska’s coast after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Sand Point in the ...
Icelandic volcano erupts again, prompting evacuations at nearby town and Blue Lagoon
A volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland has prompted evacuations, including at nearby tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon.
Alaska earthquake UPDATES: Tsunami alert issued after 7.2 magnitude quake
A tsunami warning has been issued for Alaska after a 7.2 magnitude tremor struck at a depth of 22 miles rocked the Pacific ...
Tsunami warning canceled following M7.3 earthquake south of Sand Point
A tsunami warning that was issued Wednesday for parts of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska due to a magnitude 7.3 earthquake ...
Volcanic activity in 4 key US states sparks concern, scientists monitor earthquakes at Mount Rainier; What's happening?
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava fountains shooting up high in the latest episode of an ongoing eruption ...