Volcanic Eruptions
New research to help save lives during volcanic eruptions
For the first time ever, research has shown that seismic signals can be used to track pyroclastic flows from volcanic eruptions. Mathematics and Statistics Lecturer at the University of Canterbury, Dr… Audio
Using AI to find potential warnings beforevolcanic eruptions
New Zealand researchers have found potential warning signs before a volcanic eruption using artifical intelligence. They did this by studying recordings from GeoNet seismometers before 18 eruptions… Audio
More volcanic eruptions could shoot out 'ballistic rocks'
An explosion in Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano is likely to be the first of a series of larger explosions that could throw rocks and ash from the crater, threatening a nearby town where 43,000… Video, Audio
Ambae locals struggling following volcanic eruption
Residents from Vanuatu's Ambae may have returned to their island after a volcano erupted, but their problems are far from over. Audio
Vanuatu volcano islands evacuation effort in full swing
Ferries, trawlers and other boats are chugging towards the Vanuatu island of Ambae, as the country continues to evacuate about five percent of its population as the island's volcano continues to… Video, Audio
Maximum alert level as Bali volcano on brink of eruption
More than 40,000 people have fled their homes in Bali as authorities warn a volcanic eruption is imminent. Indonesian Red Cross volunteer, Australian Michele Barratt, talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Volcanic Hazard Alert System
After nearly 20 years of use the volcanic hazard alert system for New Zealand has been revised to make it simpler and more informative Audio
Volcanic Eruption Simulator
The Volcanic Risk Solutions group at Massey University have built an eruption simulator so they can study destructive pyroclastic flows in detail Audio