Category Archives: Volcanoes

Little Ice Age Origin

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By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News Plants trapped under Iceland’s icecaps store a record of ancient temperatures   The Little Ice Age was caused by the cooling effect of massive volcanic eruptions, and sustained by changes in Arctic ice cover, scientists conclude. An international research team studied ancient plants from Iceland and Canada, and [...]

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Indonesia’s Mount Lokon volcano spews ash into sky

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NDONESIA - Article published the Friday 15 July 2011 – Latest update : Friday 15 July 2011 Red alert on Sulawesi as Mount Lokon erupts Mount Lokon is one of Indonesia’s most active volanoes Reuters By RFI An Indonesian volcano has erupted forcing over four thousand people to flee the rocks, lava and ash being thrown hundreds [...]

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In answer to a question from one of our readers:Health Effects Of Icelandic Volcanic Ash Plume, UK

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Statement On Health Effects Of Icelandic Volcanic Ash Plume, UK 25 May 2011 The Health Protection Agency is liaising closely with partner organisations across the United Kingdom to monitor the movement of the latest Icelandic volcanic ash plume. Most recent information suggests that the plume from the Grímsvotn volcano has reached ground level in some [...]

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Iceland Volcano eruption 2011 22-05-2011

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