Alaska`s Bogoslof volcano intensifying explosive eruptions since Christmas

AN ACTIVE island volcano situated in the Pacific Ocean under one of the world’s busiest flight paths has barely stopped erupting since Christmas and is nearing its 40th explosion in months.

Bogoslof volcano, nestled in the Aleutian Islands about 98km northwest of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, US, has been in the midst of an “active eruption sequence” since mid-December 2016.

It has erupted more than 37 times since then and sent up another ash cloud as recently as Monday. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said the latest eruption lasted 12 minutes.

The observatory said the magnitude of the eruption was being monitored.

Monday’s eruption of the volcano did not immediately prompt an aviation warning for pilots although another explosion the previous week saw authorities issue a warning about ash at elevations that could affect flights.

The recent Bogoslof volcano eruptions have each lasted on average about 30 to 60 minutes with volcanic ash spewed to altitudes exceeding 30,000 feet.

Read more at http://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/natural-wonders/explosive-events-rock-pacific-ocean/news-story/618b9ee04ece0d80e69c02ebe5c92d94

Alaska`s Bogoslof volcano intensifying explosive eruptions since Christmas

AN ACTIVE island volcano situated in the Pacific Ocean under one of the world’s busiest flight paths has barely stopped erupting since Christmas and is nearing its 40th explosion in months.

Bogoslof volcano, nestled in the Aleutian Islands about 98km northwest of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, US, has been in the midst of an “active eruption sequence” since mid-December 2016.

It has erupted more than 37 times since then and sent up another ash cloud as recently as Monday. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said the latest eruption lasted 12 minutes.

The observatory said the magnitude of the eruption was being monitored.

Monday’s eruption of the volcano did not immediately prompt an aviation warning for pilots although another explosion the previous week saw authorities issue a warning about ash at elevations that could affect flights.

The recent Bogoslof volcano eruptions have each lasted on average about 30 to 60 minutes with volcanic ash spewed to altitudes exceeding 30,000 feet.

Read more at http://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/natural-wonders/explosive-events-rock-pacific-ocean/news-story/618b9ee04ece0d80e69c02ebe5c92d94

The Italian village being torn in two by a landslide no-one can stop

In Ponzano, a small hamlet in central Italy, a landslide is slowly tearing the ground in two, moving at a rate of about one metre a day but unstoppable, according to the experts.

Photos from the area show the extent of the damage to the landscape of the hillside village, and to homes in the area.

The landslide was caused due to a combination of factors: the series of earthquakes which have been rocking the region for months, and extreme weather in January which saw heavy snowfall.

Over 100 people have been evacuated from their homes in the town.

Several buildings have collapsed or been badly damaged, and the village's mayor told The Local that it was unlikely that buildings in the affected area would ever be inhabitable again.

Although the landslide is moving slowly, experts from the National Research Council have said there is nothing they can do to stop it.

The Italian village being torn in two by a landslide no-one can stop

In Ponzano, a small hamlet in central Italy, a landslide is slowly tearing the ground in two, moving at a rate of about one metre a day but unstoppable, according to the experts.

Photos from the area show the extent of the damage to the landscape of the hillside village, and to homes in the area.

The landslide was caused due to a combination of factors: the series of earthquakes which have been rocking the region for months, and extreme weather in January which saw heavy snowfall.

Over 100 people have been evacuated from their homes in the town.

Several buildings have collapsed or been badly damaged, and the village's mayor told The Local that it was unlikely that buildings in the affected area would ever be inhabitable again.

Although the landslide is moving slowly, experts from the National Research Council have said there is nothing they can do to stop it.