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Iceland’s Most Active Volcano is Likely Headed for Another Eruption
Monitoring and data suggest the next eruption of the glacial volcano could be anywhere from days away to within the next year. Grímsvötn last erupted in 2011.
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Children Exposed to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Suffered Physical and Mental Health Effects
Three out of five parents reported that their child had experienced physical health symptoms, and nearly one third reported that their child had mental health issues.
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Coming Soon? A Brief Guide to 21st-Century Megadisasters
A Q&A with Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, author of a new book on potential future calamities, and how they may play off one another.
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Understanding and Predicting Hurricanes in a Warmer World
Scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory use models and observations to understand tropical storms and advance the science of predicting them.
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Using Sound to Study Underwater Volcanoes
To find out how volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean influence earthquakes and tsunamis, a team of scientists listens for ‘echoes’ from under the sea.
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Future Hurricanes: Fast Like Ike or Slow Like Harvey?
Climate change will intensify winds that steer hurricanes north over Texas in the late 21st century, increasing the odds for fast-moving storms like 2008’s Ike, compared with slow-movers like 2017’s Harvey, says new research.
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What the Forecast for an Active Hurricane Season Means for the Atlantic Region
Climate scientist Suzana Camargo shares some cautionary words.
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Nisarga Could Be the Strongest Storm to Hit Mumbai in 70 Years
Major cyclone landfalls in this region are rare, but they could become more common and more dangerous under climate change.
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Alaskan Coast at Risk of Catastrophic Landslide and Mega-Tsunami
Geoscientists estimate that a mountain slope could collapse into Prince William Sound within a year, and likely within 20 years, triggering devastating waves.
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