Rappler's latest stories on volcanic eruptions
FAST FACTS: Phreatic and other types of volcanic eruption
A phreatic eruption is one of the 6 ways a volcano can erupt, according to the United States Geological Survey
New Zealand eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search continues
(UPDATED) The death toll now stands at 18 after an Australian victim who had been repatriated to Sydney died in hospital almost a week after the deadly eruption
New Zealand troops retrieve 6 bodies in daring volcano mission
An military team is dispatched to recover 8 bodies that remain on New Zealand's most active volcano, which sits semi-submerged 50 kilometers out to sea
Italy's Stromboli volcano erupts, sparking huge ash cloud
The volcano is part of the Aeolian Islands archipelago in southern Italy and is off limits to walkers following a deadly eruption in June which killed a hiker and sent tourists fleeing
Italian island Stromboli clears up ash after deadly volcano eruption
A veil of ash lay atop restaurant terrace tables, boats and parts of the coastline of the tiny island. The dramatic volcanic eruption killer a hiker.
Thousands evacuated as Guatemala volcano erupts, then stops
Many of those evacuated say they fear a repeat of the deadly June eruption
Bali reopens airport after volcano eruption strands thousands of tourists
(UPDATED) The early morning closure has sparked the cancellation of more than 300 flights to and from the tropical paradise with nearly 27,000 passengers affected
Guatemala volcano search called off with nearly 200 unaccounted for
Officials have confirmed the deaths of 110 people as a result of the volcanic eruption on June 3, but another 197 remain unaccounted for
At least 99 dead as Guatemala volcano threatens new eruptions
Only 28 of the 99 people killed as a result of the eruption have been identified so far
Nearly 200 missing, 75 dead from Guatemala volcano
(UPDATED) The search for bodies in mountain villages destroyed by the eruption is progressing slowly
Toll rises in Guatemala volcano as more bodies recovered
(UPDATED) The speed and ferocity of the eruption take mountain communities by surprise, with many of the dead found in or around their homes
Guatemala volcano eruption kills 25
(UPDATED) David de Leon of the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction says search and rescue operations for the missing and dead have been suspended due to low light and dangerous conditions, and will resume early on Monday morning
Helicopters rescue residents from fresh Hawaii volcano lava flow
The USGS adds that 'smoke from burning vegetation as lava flows advance is also contributing to poor air quality'
Hawaii volcano summit erupts, residents urged to take shelter
'At any time, activity may again become more explosive, increasing the intensity of ash production and producing ballistic projectiles near the vent,' the Hawaii Volcano Observatory says
Major quake hits Hawaii, prompts further volcano eruptions
(UPDATED) A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Hawaii
Hawaii volcano eruption spews lava into residential areas
(2ND UPDATE) Authorities warn of subsequent 'lava inundation,' fire, smoke, and additional earthquakes
'Explosive' eruptions at Japan volcano
'The plume reached the height of 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) for the first time since April 3, 2011,' following a total of 29 eruptions at Mount Shinmoedake, Japan's weather agency says in a statement
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung spews massive smoke-and-ash column
Mount Sinabung on Sumatra island spews the thick plume after activity picked in recent days. There are no reports of injuries or deaths.
6 spots in Albay that are safe for sightseeing
Not sure where to head now that Mayon has erupted?
DSWD waives conditions for release of 4Ps fund to Mayon victims
Families staying in the 76 evacuation centers in Albay will also get temporary employment
Mudflow threat builds with more lava, debris from Mayon
The threat of catastrophic mudflows is building on the slopes of Mayon, where nearly 90,000 residents have been moved out of harm's way
Mayon eruption destroys P94M worth of agricultural crops
More than 5,000 farmers are now without income, says Albay's provincial agricultural officer
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by Mayon Volcano threats
(UPDATED) People affected by Mayon Volcano threats need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
Thousands more flee erupting Mayon Volcano
More than 56,000 residents are now crammed in schools and other buildings two weeks after Mayon volcano began showing signs of unrest
Fresh tremors halt search ops after Japan volcano eruption
New volcanic activity forces Japanese police to suspend search operations a day after an eruption near a popular ski resort that killed a soldier and injured several other people.
Albay expands Mayon danger zone to 9km
(UPDATED) The additional buffer zone is put in place to prevent locals from going back into the 'no-man's land' around the volcano
Alert Level 4 raised over Mayon Volcano
Classes in all levels across Albay are suspended, and residents are advised to wear face masks and stay indoors
Albay seeks 'augmentation support' from gov't for evacuees
More than 7,000 families are temporarily sheltered in evacuation sites due to Mayon Volcano
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Mayon Volcano spews debris, hot gases
The volcano in Albay is under Alert Level 3, which means a 'hazardous eruption is possible within weeks or even days'
Flights resume as Bali's volcano-hit airport reopens
The alert level on Mount Agung remains at the maximum, but a change in wind direction blew towering columns of ash and smoke away from the airport
Evacuation centers, hotels fill up as Bali eruption looms
Stranded tourists hunt for accommodation while frightened villagers living in Mount Agung's shadow make their way to more than 200 evacuation centers as the mountain gushes smoke and ash
Ash from rumbling volcano forces Bali airport to stay shut
(UPDATED) Massive columns of thick grey smoke that have been belching from Mount Agung since last week have now begun shooting more than 3 kilometers (two miles) into the sky, forcing hundreds of flights to be grounded
Thousands flee as Bali raises volcano alert to highest level
(UPDATED) Some 40,000 frightened people have fled their homes around the volcano but as many as 100,000 will likely be forced to leave, disaster agency officials say
Bali volcano spews smoke and ash, disrupting flights
(UPDATED) At least 2,000 passengers are affected, mostly tourists from Australia
Food aid, face masks dispatched to Bali as 75,000 flee volcano
Mount Agung, 75 kilometers (47 miles) from the resort hub of Kuta, has been rumbling since August and threatening to erupt for the first time since 1963 – a potential blow to the country's lucrative tourism industry
Thousands flee amid fears of Bali volcanic eruption
Nearly 50,000 residents have evacuated their homes amid fears of an imminent volcanic eruption on the resort island of Bali
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Mt Bulusan spews ash column 2.5 kilometers high
Phivolcs records a phreatic eruption at 3:31 pm on Sunday October 23 as the volcano in Sorsogon remains under Alert Level 1
Hiking gone wrong: Indonesian volcano erupts as tourists hike nearby
Nearly 400 people were recorded as hiking near Barujani – a smaller cone within the crater of Mount Rinjani – when it began erupting prompting evacuation
Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia hit air travel
Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia in recent days have forced the closure of two airports and disrupted some flights to the holiday island of Bali officials say
3 Negros Occidental LGUs affected by Kanlaon ashfall
Mount Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 1 status which means it is at an abnormal condition and is in period of current unrest
Villages in ashes after deadly Indonesia volcano eruption
The eruptions were so violent that townships as far away as 12 kilometers were covered in thick layers of ash
Indonesia volcano eruption kills 3
Three people die and 4 others are critically injured after a highly active volcano in western Indonesia erupted violently shooting hot ash and gases into the atmosphere
Mount Kanlaon erupts anew
UPDATED It has been barely 3 months since Mount Kanlaon in the province of Negros Oriental last erupted
Negrenses urged to wear masks, stay home after Kanlaon ash eruption
The provincial disaster management office in Negros Occidental says the ash fall is carcinogenic and can also trigger asthma and pulmonary problems
Indonesia reopens Bali airport after two-day closure
The airport initially ordered it remain shut until at least Friday morning but conditions improved on Thursday allowing officials to re open it
LIST: Canceled flights to and from Bali
Here s a list of canceled flights following the closure of Ngurah Rai International Airport due to volcanic ash from Mount Rinjani
IN PHOTOS: Tourists stranded, flights canceled in Bali
Authorities had closed the Ngurah Rai International Airport late Tuesday due to a large ash cloud drifting from Mount Rinjani an active volcano on the nearby island of Lombok
