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If there is not enough support for the land above the spaces, then a sudden collapse of the land surface can occur.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
You are safer practicing the drop, cover and hold on maneuver under a sturdy piece of furniture like a strong desk or table.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
The Pacific Plate is moving to the northwest with respect to the North American Plate.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
When hot lava buries plants and shrubs, methane gas is produced as a byproduct of burning vegetation, methane gas can seep into subsurface voids and explode when heated, or as shown in this video, emerge from cracks in the ground several feet away from the lava. When ignited, the methane produces a blue flame.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
This morning dense ballistic blocks up to 60 cm (2 feet) across were found in the parking lot a few hundred yards (meters) from Halemaumau (Kilauea's crater), these reflect the most energetic explosions yet observed and could reflect the onset of steam-driven explosive activity.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
More explosive activity generating larger ash clouds remains possible and can occur with no warning.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
The steady lowering of the lava lake in 'Overlook crater' within Halema?uma?u at the summit of Kilauea volcano has raised the potential for explosive eruptions in the coming weeks.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
The magma chamber is likely imparting its own stresses on the crust around and above it, as the system slowly recharges. The stress drives fluids through cracks, producing the small quakes. The current pattern of seismicity is similar to swarms seen at Mount St. Helens in 2013 and 2014; recharge swarms in the 1990s had much higher earthquake rates and energy release.
Found on FOX News 8 years ago
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