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• Structural Collapse at Poás Volcano Triggers Major Lake Surge and New Gas Outlets

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Environment

  On April 10, Poás Volcano experienced an unusual geological event characterized by a structural crater wall collapse rather than a typical magmatic explosion. The collapse forced t...

• Kobe University Research Reveals New Magma Re-injection Model for Refilling Giant Caldera Supervolcanoes

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Geophysicists at Kobe University have identified a massive, newly refilling magma reservoir beneath Japan’s underwater Kikai caldera. The findings suggest that supervolcanoes like...

• Innovative Jerk Signal Detection Method Predicts Volcanic Eruptions with 92 Percent Accuracy in Decade Long Trial

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Scientists from GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung and IPGP have developed a "Jerk" signal detector that identifies subtle ground movements caused by rising magma. Tested for t...

• Venusian Volcanic Architecture: Radar Analysis Unveils Subsurface Caverns

  Published: Feb 13, 2026

  Section: Research

  Groundbreaking research led by the University of Trento has confirmed the existence of a massive empty lava tube beneath the surface of Venus. By utilizing advanced imaging techniq...