Pyroclastic Flow at Paluweh Volcano Extending Beach By A Few Meters
A fresh scar on the north side of Indonesia’s volcanic Paluweh Island is a harsh visual reminder of the unpredictability of volcanic eruptions. A pyroclastic flow descended from the 875 meter (2870–foot) summit of the volcano, and entered the ocean along the northwest coastline, extending the beach by a few meters.
Caribbean Water Supplies Severely Threatened By Climate Change, Scientists Warn
Experts are sounding a new alarm about the effects of climate change for parts of the Caribbean , the depletion of already strained drinking water throughout much of the region.
Experts Team Up on Tsunami Resilience in California
An earthquake in Alaska, if large enough, could spawn a tsunami that could cause at least $10 billion in damage along California’s coastline, scientists say.