Explosive eruption

Unique Kīlauea Eruptions Linked to Collapse-Induced Stomp-Rocket Mechanism

Learn about the unique collapse-induced stomp-rocket mechanism behind the explosive eruptions at Kīlauea in Hawaii in May 2018. Researchers used seismic inversions and simulations to study the eruption process, revealing valuable insights into the complex dynamics of volcanic activity.

Evidence of Massive Prehistoric Eruption Found in Santorini

The Greek archipelago of Santorini consists of the remains of a powerful volcano. Members of the international IODP expedition ‘Hellenic Arc Volcanic Field’ have now found evidence of one of the largest eruptions ever recorded in the southern Aegean Arc….