46 volcanoes are bursting right now - what it means for us
Iceland is currently preparing for an eruption that could occur any day now.
The thought of Any volcanic eruption is a little disturbing, but fortunately, it is not something that probably crosses your mind on a daily basis. Recently, however, there have been somewhat constant chatting on volcanoes, which have many shaken nerves. According to the U.S Geological Survey (USGS), between 50 and 60 volcanoes Burst , on average about one per week. Currently, 46 eruption volcanoes, experts citing even more volcanic activity reports. Read the rest to discover what it means for us.
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Several countries face volcanic activity.
According to data published by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Global Volcanism Program, from October 11, there was 46 current eruptions Around the world - and according to a list of new volcanic activities published last week, three other volcanoes could soon cause problems.
As indicated for the first time by Newsweek, new additions To the weekly report on volcanic activities (WVAR) include a submarine volcano off the coast of Iwo Jima ( Ioto ), Japan; Klyuchevskoy , a stratovolcano (one with a more cone -shaped shape) in the center of Kamchatka, in Russia; and a volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland.
Currently, residents in Iceland are preparing for a imminent eruption After hundreds of small earthquakes, Time reported. A small town of fishermen, Grindavík, has already been evacuated due to cracks that result in the earth that crossed the roads and under the buildings.
These three volcanoes are added to 16 other eruduous volcanoes labeled as "continuing" on WVAR for the week from November 1 to November 7. The website also notes that the WVAR does not all include certain criteria, including the release of a notice of volcanic ash, observed a significant change in volcanic activity, a high level of alert or lowered behind the wheel, or a verifiable report of new activities or change of activity.
According to the Smithsonian, the Wvar is on average around 16 volcanoes per week and provides information on more recent rashes. The complete list of current eruptions is updated every six to eight weeks.
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People are worried about all these reports.
On social networks, people have expressed their concern after increased activity in Mexico Popocatepetl volcano , as well as in Italy, with the eruption of Mount Etna volcano on the island of Sicily and Increase in seismic activity At Campi Flegrei, a caldera eight thousand wide in Naples. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"Is it just me, or a volcanoes around the world become active ? Now - New Island appears after the eruption of an underwater #Volcano in Japan ", a user published on X on November 12. The message referred to the emergence of a new island After the eruption of the underwater volcano in Japan.
"Iceland, Mt Etna and Japan. No, it's not just you ! "Another user wrote in response.
Another added: "It's a bit What I wonder Also. Try not to be paranoid but it makes me a concern. lol."
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Experts approached fears concerning rashes.
Although nearly 50 volcanic eruptions in progress may seem abnormal and disturbing, according to experts, it is nothing too concerned.
"PSA: volcanoes are burst in the whole world. It's normal. This is what earth volcanoes do: they burst: "Volcanologist and scientific journalist Robin George Andrews , PHD, volcanologist and scientific journalist, wrote on X. "And there are enough for some to always spread at the same time. You know what * would be * bizarre? If absolutely no volcano has fun."
Speak with Nowsweek ,, Ben Andrews , PHD, research geologist and director of the global volcanism program, added that the number of eruptive volcanoes is not out of the ordinary either.
"The number of volcanoes that break out right now is normal," he said at the exit. "There are currently 46 current eruptions, and in the past 30 years, there have generally been about 40 to 50 eruptions at any time. Since 1991, there have been between 56 and 88 eruptions each year; 67 eruptions are produced so far that this year, and there were 85 in 2022. "
Another X user stressed that social media trends could also arouse fears. “There are always volcanoes that break out in the world. Nothing new . Only the attention of social media is new, "they wrote.
There could still be consequences.
Although those who live near these volcanoes should take care of their personal safety, if you are not nearby, you can relax a little. But if you go on a trip immediately, keep an eye on your flight schedule, because volcanic eruptions are known Disturbing travel plans ,, The New York Times reported.
The newspaper cited the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland, which flooded the air with a cloud of ash and forced airlines to cancel thousand flights.
This is a possibility with the current situation in Iceland, but the country's tourism department is not sure of the importance of an eruption.
"Right now it's not possible to conclude What effects a possible volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula could have on traffic in flight to and from Iceland, "said the tourism website." It is not possible to say when an eruption could take place, or identify with precision where it could surface. The location and size of the eruption will determine the effects it will have on flight traffic. ""
According to Nyt However, the eruptions passed in the region of the Reykjanes peninsula did not affect thefts in and outside Iceland.
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