NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — On November 15, scientists reported the beginning of the eruption of nineteen volcanoes in different parts of the world. However, despite this, experts assure that there is no need to worry.
The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Assessment Program updates its volcanic activity report weekly, monitoring the status of active eruptions.
According to the latest data, only 19 volcanoes were included in the report due to strict criteria, including an ash warning, new activity or a change in eruption pattern.
Despite dozens of volcanoes showing continued activity being excluded from the report, the Smithsonian emphasizes that at least 46 volcanoes continue to erupt. However, many of them have not changed over the past week.
New to this list is the Icelandic volcano Reykjanes-Svartsengi, located near the Fagradalsfjall fissure. It has attracted attention because of earthquakes and flooding, foreshadowing a possible eruption.
Global Volcanism Program expert Ben Andrews assures that the current number of eruptions is not an anomaly.
“There are currently 46 eruptions, which is within normal limits. Over the past 30 years, there have been 40 to 50 eruptions annually,” he notes.
Despite the impressive numbers, scientists emphasize that volcanic eruptions pose not only threats, but also certain opportunities.
The past month in Japan has seen the creation of a new island thanks to an underwater volcano off the coast of Iwo Jima. However, experts foresee that the newly formed island may be temporary, subject to wave action.
Despite the earthquakes and fiery fountains, experts assure that the current volcanic activity is part of the natural cycle of nature, which does not foreshadow global disasters.
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