Phreatomagmatism: An Enigmatic Volcanic Hazard in Desert Settings
Phreatomagmatism usually occurs in wet settings with a shallow water table. Recent research indicates that desert environments can also host such eruptions.
Mar 3, 2012
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Wendell Duffield
Lessons from Pompeii: What to Do in Case of a Volcanic Eruption
Hidden by debris from Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and covered by centuries of layered soil, the city of Pompeii remained undiscovered until 1748.
Jan 4, 2012
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Mary Purpari
The Eruption Felt Around the World
Krakatoa had destroyed itself in 416 AD during an eruption only to build itself out of the ashes (and sea) to a devastating eruption in 1883.
Nov 6, 2011
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Kim Childers
Anniversary of Emergency Evacuation of Tristan da Cunha in 1961
October 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the evacuation of the 260 residents of the tiny island of Tristan da Cunha because of a volcanic eruption.
Oct 2, 2011
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Elaine Findlay
United States Volcano Facts Including Mt. Saint Helens & Kilauea
There are 169 volcanoes in the United States. Where are they located and what other volcano facts don't we know?
May 13, 2011
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Annette Phillips
topic editor
Annette Phillips - Annette Phillips is the Topic Editor for Natural Disasters. Phillips is also the author of Willow's Ride and a licensed ...