Dossier
Volcanic Eruptions
Coverage of Volcanic Eruptions in the Nexus archive.
- Costa Rica’s Rincon de la Vieja Turns Two Rivers Milky Gray
Two rivers near Costa Rica's Rincon de la Vieja volcano turned milky gray due to small eruptions and heavy rain washing volcanic material into the Azul and Pénjamo rivers. Scientists recorded 23 small steam-driven eruptions in a week, with the strongest on July 6 sending a plume into the air.
- Size isn't everything: Even small volcanic eruptions can spread ash thousands of miles across the globe - sparking travel chaos, study warns
A new study reveals that even small volcanic eruptions can disperse ash across thousands of miles globally, potentially causing significant travel disruptions. The research challenges the assumption that only major volcanic events pose widespread threats to aviation and transportation systems.