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Tiny Fossils Reveal Ocean Acidification Triggered Cretaceous Extinction

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Tiny Fossils Reveal Ocean Acidification Triggered Cretaceous Extinction

Northwestern University researchers found strong evidence that ocean acidification, caused by massive volcanic eruptions from the Kerguelen Plateau, triggered a major extinction event for planktic foraminifera around 113 million years ago. Chemical signals in microscopic shells revealed severe stress on shell-building organisms, offering insights into modern ocean changes.

Times of India

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Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors Could Predict Volcanic Eruptions

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Science·25/06/2026Résumé IA

Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors Could Predict Volcanic Eruptions

A UK company, VolcanoTech, has developed a low-cost air quality sensor using a modified smartphone camera and Raspberry Pi. These sensors detect sulphur dioxide, a key indicator of imminent volcanic eruptions, and are being deployed in countries like Ecuador and Indonesia, offering a cheaper alternative to existing systems.

Guardian Technology

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Thousands evacuated after massive explosion in Philippines

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Monde·15/06/2026Résumé IA

Thousands evacuated after massive explosion in Philippines

Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Philippines following massive explosions from Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991. The eruptions sent ash plumes up to 25km into the sky, forcing residents like Theresita Santiago to evacuate.

SCMP Economy

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Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil facilities cause sulfur dioxide emissions equivalent to a small volcanic eruption

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Monde·04/06/2026Résumé IA

Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil facilities cause sulfur dioxide emissions equivalent to a small volcanic eruption

Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil facilities on March 7th released sulfur dioxide emissions comparable to a small volcanic eruption, potentially causing acid rain and toxic air pollution affecting regions as far as China. The event also highlighted the growing capabilities of AI in medical diagnosis, though human doctors remain crucial for personalized treatment and risk assessment.

3 dead in Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcanic eruption, Singaporeans among missing

Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 were missing after a volcano on Indonesia’s eastern Halmahera island erupted on Friday, spewing an ash cloud into the air, a local police chief said. “There are three dead, two foreigners and one resident of Ternate” island in east Indonesia, police chief Erlichson Pasaribu of North Halmahera province told Kompas TV. Earlier, a local rescue ‌agency official said authorities ⁠were rushing to rescue 20 hikers after the eruption of Mount...

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9 Singaporeans among hikers trapped by Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcanic eruption

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08/05/2026

9 Singaporeans among hikers trapped by Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcanic eruption

Indonesian authorities ⁠were rushing to rescue 20 hikers after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island on Friday, a local rescue ‌agency official said. Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted on Friday at 7.41am, spewing volcanic ash as high as 10km (six miles) ⁠into the sky, the country’s volcanology agency said. The agency ‌maintained the alert status at the mountain at its third highest level, ‌agency head Lana Saria said in a statement. Iwan ⁠Ramdani, ⁠the head of...

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AI Reconstructs Face of Pompeii Eruption Victim for First Time

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27/04/2026Résumé IA

AI Reconstructs Face of Pompeii Eruption Victim for First Time

Archaeologists at Pompeii have used AI for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a victim of the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The reconstruction, developed by the Pompeii Archaeological Park with the University of Padua, is based on data from excavations near the Porta Stabia necropolis. The victim was found holding a terracotta mortar, interpreted as an improvised attempt to shield his head from falling lapilli.

SCMP Economy

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