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The types of eruptions get their names from volcanoes which have been historically recorded as exhibiting certain types of activities.

The explosivity of a volcanic eruption is characterized by the amount of material ejected, ash column height and impact of eruptions.

The eruptions of Tambora, Krakatau, Mont Pelee, Nevado del Ruiz and Unzen were the deadliest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

When a volcanic eruption ejects enough material into the atmosphere, the effects can be local and global climate change.

Mount Redoubt, located on the shores of Cook Inlet in Alaska, had been dormant for 20 years. The last eruption occurred on December 14, 1989 and lasted for six months.

An eruption of two vents in the Rabaul caldera, Vulcan and Tavurvur, forced the evacuation of residents, buried the airport and collapsed most buildings in the city.

The new eruption of Mt. Redoubt volcano was anticipated for weeks and started with an increase in seismic activity. Satellite images show large volcanic ash clouds.

Beneath Yellowstone lies an immense supervolcano. Should a volcanic eruption occur, it would almost certainly result in nuclear winter and an immense loss of life.

A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.

After constant volcanic activity throughout the year, Mt. Pelee violently erupted on May 8th, 1902 killing all but two people in St. Pierre.

A sudden explosion of carbon dioxide under pressure caused Lake Nyos in Africa to emit a lethal gas that asphyxiated all living organisms within a 15-mile radius.

The town of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland was partially buried under lava flows from Eldfell and citizens fought to save it.

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens exploded with the force of 24 megatons of thermal energy and created the largest landslide ever recorded in historic times.

Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.

The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz on November 13, 1985 produced the deadliest lahar in history where over 22,000 people lost their lives.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. When did Vesuvius last erupt and when is the volcano likely to erupt again?

The ash being emitted by the May 2008 eruption of Chaiten Volcano is detected using earth observing satellites

Yet another large volcanic eruption has provided earth observers with valuable data of volcanic clouds in the atmosphere - the eruption of Okmok Volcano.

An explosive eruption occurred at Kasatochi Volcano (52.18ºN, 175.51ºW) on the afternoon of August 7th, 2008, sending volcanic ash and gas 35,000 feet into the atmosphere

Part of the Ring of Fire volcano chain, Mayon has erupted nearly 50 times in less than 400 years of recorded history. And it could be poised to explode again.

Although one of the most beautiful places in the world, Yellowstone has a violent geologic record. New activity recorded by seismographs has the attention of geologists.

Geologists have identified several types of volcanic hazards. During an eruption, many of these processes can happen at once.

The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.

An exciting look into the science and history of volcanoes.

Some individuals are more acne prone than others. Is it just heredity or are there some other factors responsible for the pimple eruptions?

1810-1819 was the coldest decade in 500 years. The Tambora volcano can explain the cold spell's second half. Now a mystery volcano seems to explain the first half.

Hundreds of casts of human and animal bodies survive in Pompeii. The way they were preserved is unique and gives an insight into the life and death of the city.

New Horizons shows us the biggest volcanic eruption yet on Jupiter's hot moon Io.

In 1943, scientists were stunned to be able to witness the birth of a brand new volcano in Mexico, arising out of nowhere in the middle of a field.

Recent rumblings of a volcano in Indonesia have scientists keeping a closer eye on the mountain that once caused a monster eruption.

The U.S. Geological Survey operates volcano observatories in volcanically active regions like those near Mount Redoubt in Alaska and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Though acne is one of the most common disease affecting humanity, the triggering factors of acne have not yet been delineated conclusively.

The Volcanic Explosivity Index, the Richter Scale, the Saffir-Simpson Scale and the Fujita Tornado Scale are used to warn communities of natural hazards.

After being dormant for over 450 years, Pinatubo erupted on June 15, 1991. The stratospheric cloud from this eruption remained in the earth's atmosphere for three years.

Philippine volcanologists have raised the alert level at Mount Mayon to moderate unrest due to minor quakes and a glow observed in the summit crater.

Volcanic activity can produce tsunamis, toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.

There are approximately 200 to 300 active volcanoes in South America and many of them are in the Andes Mountains.

A black hole relic from the early universe appears to the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

News agencies are reporting cloud heights of 20 miles, which is a great exaggeration of the actual cloud height of about 3-7 miles based on scientific analysis.

Kilauea is one of three volcanoes that sit over the Hawaiian Hot Spot where daily volcanic activity has taken place for 25 years.

A few selected new year resolutions on how to prevent acne eruptions will help most acne sufferers maintain a healthy and clear complexion.

Volcanic activity can produce toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.

Treatment of mild acne involves limiting or controlling triggering factors, lifestyle management and getting rid of the comedones with topical medications.

Within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, in the northwestern United States lie over 300 geysers. This is about two-thirds of those found on the entire earth.

The eruptions of the Soufriere Hills Volcano have made more than half of Montserrat uninhabitable, forcing mass evacuations and destroying Plymouth, the capital city.

It's intuitive for children to wonder how things work and why things are in nature. Encouraging this type of curiosity can create future earth scientists.

Volcanic activity can produce toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.

Efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions globally should prove successful this year due to world financial crisis, and despite increases in international trade.

Northern Pacific flights bound for Japan, Shanghai and Korea are being cancelled or rerouted due to volcanic ash spewing from the Russian volcano, Sarychev Peak.

Fearing the worst, Tristan da Cunha was evacuated as volcanic activity threatened to engulf the island.