New research on infrasound from volcanic eruptions shows an unexpected connection with jet engines. Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego speeded up the recorded sounds ...
They are some of the most violent events on the planet, throwing out millions of tonnes of gas, ash and molten rock with each eruption. Yet the majority of the world’s volcanoes are found deep ...
Volcanoes are Earth’s special effects department, constantly proving that reality can be more dramatic than Hollywood. Lava flows like glowing rivers, ash clouds turn skies into apocalyptic paintings, ...
Volcanoes emit a broad spectrum of sonic energy. In the case of basaltic eruptions, most of that acoustical energy in the infrasound range. A new study reveals that this low-frequency sound can give ...
May 11, 2012, 2:52 PM UTC / Source: Discovery Channel When volcanoes erupt, they create a stunning visual spectacle for anyone watching, but they also emit impressive noises that range from low ...
Ecuador’s Cotopaxi volcano has a deep and distinct voice. Between late 2015 and early 2016, Cotopaxi repeated an unusual pattern of low-frequency sounds that researchers now say is linked to the ...
Iceland is bracing for a massive volcanic eruption that could wipe out an entire town, release toxic fumes and trigger widespread disruption. The country has ordered evacuations and declared a state ...