Volcanism

The Russian eruptions are not related to the recent activity of Indonesian volcanoes, said Lee Siebert, director of the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program.

Kamchatka, Russian Volcano, Spews Giant Ash Clouds AP 2010

Volcanism increased the acidity of water deep underground which then gradually ate away at the surrounding limestone in a process known as "hypogenic karstification".

Did you know? Mexico has the deepest water-filled sinkhole in the world, in Tamaulipas. 2008

Anyway here is more about all this on the Volcanism blog and here's a map of all earthquakes in Iceland in the last 48 hours.

Making Light: Open thread 136 2010

Volcanism increased the acidity of water deep underground which then gradually ate away at the surrounding limestone in a process known as "hypogenic karstification".

Did you know? Mexico has the deepest water-filled sinkhole in the world, in Tamaulipas. 2008

Volcanism encourages the emergence of diversity, resulting in a mosaic of successional and climax stages throughout the park.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States 2009

Volcano Hazards Program and the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program illustrates the extent of the volcanic hazard to airports.

Impact of Volcanic Activity on Airports 2009

Volcanism was an important feature during both the Siluro-Devonian and the Jurassic, periods when a number of volcanic necks were extruded which have now eroded to form circular amphitheaters.

Greater Blue Mountains Area, Australia 2009

Volcanism in the Pliocene epoch overtopped the existing Miocene volcanics of Ecoregion 4b.

Ecoregions of Oregon (EPA) 2009

Volcanism at Nevado del Huila has produced six volcanic cones whose ages in general migrated from south to north.

Volcanic Activity Appears To Be Working It's Way Around The "Ring of Fire" 2008

Volcanism has played a more extensive role in shaping the surface of Mercury than scientists had thought.

NASA Watch: News: July 2008 Archives 2008