Erik Klemetti
Washington Post
Granville, OH, United States
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Book review of Super Volcanoes: What They Reveal about Earth and the Worlds Beyond by Robin George Andrews
Science writer Robin George Andrews sets out to rehabilitate their destructive image. → Read More
No one is sure how long Hawaii’s Kīlauea eruptions will last
Volcanologist aren’t sure why both the style and location of eruption changed recently. → Read More
Five myths about volcanoes
No, they can’t be “overdue” for an eruption. → Read More
Volcanic Explosions Rock an Alaskan Island as Etna Rumbles
After a few weeks of quiet, two Alaskan volcanoes had big explosions this week, while Etna rumbled but didn't pop. → Read More
Everyone Stop Freaking Out Over Italy’s Supervolcano
A new study suggests that the Campi Flegrei might be closer to an eruption than we thought. But don't let that keep you up at night. → Read More
The Crazy Eruptions That Spit Up Diamonds
What would happen if we had a new kimberlite eruption? → Read More
A Costa Rican Volcano Sees Its Biggest Blast in Years
Poás in Costa Rica had its biggest explosion in years, while Etna keeps having a busy year and Nishinoshima wakes up for the first time since 2015. → Read More
Ranking the 10 Most Dangerous Volcanoes, From Vesuvius to Santa Maria
Volcanoes can be dangerous, but certain volcanoes pose the most danger to the people living in and around them. Let's count them down. → Read More
The ‘Most Dangerous’ Volcano Can Be a Tricky Thing to Pin Down
People love to think about how dangerous volcanoes are, but really, what makes a volcano the "most dangerous" on Earth? → Read More
A Russian Volcano Just Erupted for the First Time in Centuries
Kambalny, the southernmost volcano in Kamchatka, erupted unexpectedly over the weekend, sending ash up over the Pacific Ocean. → Read More
Italy’s Etna Volcano Throws Lava Bombs in Its First Big Eruption of 2017
After a quiet 2016, Etna looks to be heading towards a more energetic 2017. → Read More
A Whole Lot of Magma Is Lurking Under Taipei
A new study suggests a magmatic system as large as 350 cubic kilometers sits below the city. Oh, and India experienced an eruption. → Read More
Watch Kilauea’s Lava Gush Into the Sea Like a Waterfall
Lava flows continues to pour into the Pacific in Hawaii, creating stunning red-hot fountains. → Read More
Follow All of These Earth Scientists on Twitter Right Now
If you care about earth science, you should follow these people and organizations on Twitter to get all the best science information and news. → Read More
Italy’s Etna Volcano Awakens with New Explosions in the New Year
After an uneventful 2016, Etna in Italy starts to erupt again. Meanwhile, Erta'Ale has its first lava flows in a decade and Alaska keeps rumbling. → Read More
Victims’ Families Sue Japan for Failing to Warn of Eruption
Families of some of the victims of the 2014 eruption of Mt. Ontake are suing the local government, claiming that they downplayed the volcano's threat. → Read More
Explosive Eruptions Continue to Rock Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano
Explosions are still rocking an island in Alaska, while parts of Kilauea in Hawaii collapsed into the Pacific. → Read More
New England Might Not Be Volcano-Free Forever
Right now New England is geologically quiet, but new findings suggest that that might not last forever. → Read More
Mount St. Helens Gets Hit By a Swarm of Earthquakes
A small earthquake swarm hits Mount St. Helens again while Shiveluch in Russia blows its top. → Read More
Dozens of Earthquakes Rattle a Chilean Volcano, Raising Alerts
Chilean officials raised the alert status around Cerro Hudson after earthquakes near the same source of the 2011 eruption. → Read More