Philippines’ Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt in weeks

Philippines’ Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt

Lava hazard maps causing angst for insurance and mortgage consumers on Big Island

PAHOA, Hawaii — The U.S. Geological Survey’s 35-year-old maps of lava danger zones in this southern corner of the Big Island are a tableau of earthy colors and odd shapes originally meant for scientific and planning purposes.

Philippines’ most active volcano Mayon shows signs of unrest; volcanic earthquakes increasing

MANILA, Philippines — Scientists say the Philippines’ most active volcano is rumbling again while emitting steam and a strong glow at the summit crater that can be seen with the naked eye.

Volcano experts say eruptions at Alaska’s Mount Redoubt have ceased, lower threat level

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaskans can put away their dust masks and spare air filters, for now, because Mount Redoubt seems to have cooled off since its last major eruption nearly three months ago.

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano glows at summit as lava nears surface; unclear whether eruption near

VOLCANO, Hawaii — The summit of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is glowing brightly as molten lava swirls 300 feet below its crater’s floor, bubbling near the surface after years of spewing from the volcano’s side.

Scientist says volcanic eruption in Congo is imminent close to city of half million

KINSHASA, Congo — Scientists found evidence of intense volcanic activity — including tremors, pools of lava and plumes of smoke — at two volcanoes near a major city in eastern Congo, and said some residents had fled for fear of an eruption.

Scientists say seismic activity suggests Alaska volcano getting ready to erupt again

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Geologists in Alaska say the Mount Redoubt volcano may be getting ready to awaken after being relatively quiet for more than a month.