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Tracking tsunamis triggered by extreme weather

As much of Western Europe faced record-breaking temperatures and extended drought this summer, Croatia experienced another weather event that could also set a worrisome precedent.Over the course of two weeks, a series of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) struck Croatia’s Adriatic coast, alarming both residents and tourists. Social media posts showed flooded seaside promenades and people walking through knee-deep water. Fortunately, no deaths or major damage were reported.In a world where natural disasters seem to be increasing, meteotsunamis — tsunamis caused by rapid weather changes – rarely make headline news. But warming sea temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions may help explain why these phenomena could become more common, especially in shallower seas and inland lakes with wide coastal shelves.“We have definitely become more aware of them, and there have been a lot more reports of these events in the last 10 years,” says Jadranka Šepić, an associate professor of environmental physics at the University of Split whose research focuses on efforts to track meteotsunamis in real time. She is also one of Croatia’s ambassadors for Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded programme aimed at making research more accessible to the public.Šepić sees two possible reasons for the apparent increase in meteotsunamis. One is that photos and videos shared on social media are providing more empirical evidence, while rising air and sea temperatures could also play a role. The geophysicist “cannot say with certainty” that warming is a contributing factor because research is still ongoing. “But I can say that previously in Croatia we might have had one exceptionally strong event every 10 or 15 years, and one strong event every five years, and within 15 days this summer we had five strong events,” Šepić notes. “This is not typical.”‘A fist against the sea surface’Unlike tsunamis that are triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes, meteotsunamis are caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure combined with other rapidly developing weather events, such as thunderstorms. The effect “is like pushing a fist against the sea surface,” Šepić explains. The resulting oscillation intensifies as it reaches shallower water, and “can be far more destructive than a wind-driven wave because meteotsunamis are accompanied by very strong currents than can penetrate much deeper inland.” The meteotsunami, she continues, “then behaves the same as a tsunami — they slow down and grow as the sea shallows, and then grow further in places like harbours due to further shallowing and narrowing. When they come ashore, they can be very destructive — taking everything with them out to sea and then taking it back.”Croatian research institutions have tracked such sea oscillations since the 1930s because the relatively shallow Adriatic Sea is prone to meteotsunamis. The strongest recorded so far was in June 1978, according to the Adriatic Meteotsunami Catalogue, which is supported by the European Research Council (ERC), Croatian Science Foundation and the country’s leading research institutions. During that event, six-metre-high waves flooded the coastal town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island, causing major damage.Other meteotsunami “hotspots” in Europe include the Mediterranean Sea as well the Atlantic coastal shelves off France, Portugal and Spain. In June 2006, a meteotsunami with five-metre-high waves swept through the harbour of Ciutadella in Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread damage to boats. Several less powerful events were reported in the Balearics and off the coast of Spain this summer, leading to some beach closures.Forecasting is challenging because of how quickly meteotsunamis can develop and their uncertain trajectory. Šepić is involved in two ERC-funded research projects — SHExtreme and MeD-Track — aimed in part at strengthening monitoring and real-time data collection. Access to accurate and immediate information is essential for early-warning systems.Early exposure to meteotsunamisŠepić first learned about meteotsunamis from her parents while growing up in Croatia. She later had the opportunity to investigate these events during her master and doctoral studies in geophysics at the University of Zagreb. The geophysicist has also conducted research at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split, the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca and the Institute of Ocean Science in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Projects like SCTT are important to raise awareness about research and inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in science, notes Šepić. She credits her colleagues at the University of Split and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries for their community outreach and engagement in the European project, which includes partner universities and institutions in Brest (France) and Kiel (Germany). As an example of town-gown collaboration, Šepić highlights her own university’s ‘Oceanographers on the Island’ programme. This initiative offers workshops and hands-on learning for children living on numerous Croatian islands.“It is a great privilege for Split to be involved in a project like Science Comes to Town, which is the first of its kind in the European Union," Šepić says. As for encouraging new generations of scientists, “This is a great effort, and I hope that we will see an effect in a few years.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Oct 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Beyond the textbook: Bringing real science into the classroom

Forget baking soda volcanoes! Some high school students are getting hands-on experience with real genomic research. We talk with educators about how partnerships with working scientists are bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom.

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Oct 20 • 3:15 AM EDT • Science • ctpublic.org
Olympic canoeist at center of Reflecting Pool scandal becomes a Trump foil

David Hearn, cleared of allegations that he intentionally damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, is now fighting to save a public golf course

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Oct 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
In Coos Bay, a 'data canoe' connects water science and tribal traditions

A canoe equipped with solar-powered sensors brings environmental science and tribal traditions together in a project designed to support Native youth.

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Oct 11 • 11:30 AM EDT • Science • klcc.org
In Coos Bay, a ‘data canoe’ connects water science and tribal traditions

A canoe equipped with solar-powered sensors brings environmental science and tribal traditions together in a project designed to support Native youth.

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Oct 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • opb.org
No injuries after early morning fire at Elkhart County business

WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Jimtown, Dunlap, New Carlisle, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, New Paris, Nappanee, Howe, Lagrange, Topeka, Bourbon, Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Warsaw, Bremen, Plymouth, Walkerton, Argos, Tippecanoe, Culver, Grovertown, Delong, Rochester, Akron, Winamac, North Judson, LaPorte, North Liberty, Wakarusa, Lapaz, Millersburg, Knox, and Michigan City, Indiana – and these areas of Michigan: St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles, Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Harbert, Bridgeman, Stevensville, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Cassopolis, Decatur, Vandalia, Constantine, White Pigeon, Galien and Edwardsburg.

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Oct 10 • 5:49 AM EDT • Business • wsbt.com
Six mysterious structures found deep underground—scientists stunned by the discovery - Futura-Sciences

The Hidden Machinery Deep Below Earth isn’t just about tectonic plates shifting, volcanoes erupting, or the planet’s magnetic field shielding your compass. Our planet is an immense, complex machine, with gears grinding not only on the surface, but especially deep within. Numerous clues, mainly from seismic data, suggest that the...

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Oct 2 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Milestone integration for Goshen Health in century long history

WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Jimtown, Dunlap, New Carlisle, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, New Paris, Nappanee, Howe, Lagrange, Topeka, Bourbon, Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Warsaw, Bremen, Plymouth, Walkerton, Argos, Tippecanoe, Culver, Grovertown, Delong, Rochester, Akron, Winamac, North Judson, LaPorte, North Liberty, Wakarusa, Lapaz, Millersburg, Knox, and Michigan City, Indiana – and these areas of Michigan: St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles, Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Harbert, Bridgeman, Stevensville, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Cassopolis, Decatur, Vandalia, Constantine, White Pigeon, Galien and Edwardsburg.

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Oct 1 • 11:37 AM EDT • Health • wsbt.com
Op-ed: Why community voices shape the future of health care

Those voices help paint a clearer picture of what influences health across Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe and White counties — in our hospitals, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces.

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Sep 22 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • jconline.com
Greater Lafayette Business Expo held at Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds

The Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds hosted the Greater Lafayette Business Expo. Over one hundred businesses were in attendance to network with other businesses and potential clients.

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Sep 16 • 1:32 PM EDT • Business • starcitytv.com
Local canoe business finds strength in community after destructive floods.

Canoe Country is a local canoe-floating business that was hit by the massive recent floods, but the community around it helped them rebuild.

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Sep 14 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • ballstatedaily.com
Global warming is breaking a 400-year climate link between two oceans

The Indian and Pacific oceans have been climatically linked for centuries, but scientists say that connection is now breaking down in an exceptional way. Ancient climate records suggest volcanoes disrupted the relationship in the past, while today human-caused warming appears to be driving a much more unusual shift.

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Sep 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists uncover 149 species new to science on ancient Indian Ocean seamounts near Australia

Researchers examining ancient underwater volcanoes identified 149 species never before described by science in the Indian Ocean near Australia.

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Sep 10 • 8:15 AM EDT • Science • thecooldown.com
Ross Fire survivors reopen canoe rental business under family’s historic tree

Rochelle’s Canoe Rental has reopened from a donated RV under its original historic tree less than two weeks after being destroyed by the Ross Fire.

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Sep 5 • 11:20 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
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Ross Fire survivors reopen canoe rental business

Rochelle’s Canoe Rental has reopened from a donated RV under its original historic tree less than two weeks after being destroyed by the Ross Fire.

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Sep 5 • 10:55 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
Scientists Just Found Six Mysterious Structures Deep Inside Earth. Here’s How They Know They’re There

Understanding these weird structures could help in the prediction of earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Sep 5 • 10:11 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com
Business Monday: Big Island VIP seeks to sell tour company to buyer eager to educate visitors

Jodi Kitsell, co-owner and guide, is seeking a buyer committed to providing tours of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park while preserving the business’s educational mission.

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Aug 31 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • bigislandnow.com
Ross Fire: Family loses century-old land, canoe business in blaze

Land owned by a North Texas family for nearly a century, along with a canoe rental business that's nearly 60-years-old, was completely devastated by the Ross Fire that continues to burn throughout Palo Pinto County.

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Aug 26 • 9:07 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
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Gloucestershire canoe hire says Thames drought impacting business

A canoe hire business says the lack of rain has left soil on the flood plains "like concrete".

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Aug 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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Dritwood Outdoors: Wildlife science demands effective communication

Wildlife management has come a long way from the days of Aldo Leopold traversing the New Mexico mountains on horseback and the Wisconsin River Valley by canoe. Back then, most decisions were based primarily on observation and experience. Today, highly trained wildlife biologists use sophisticated research, technology and mountains of data to understand everything from population dynamics and habitat needs to disease transmission and predator-prey relationships.

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Aug 16 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • newstribune.com
Wildlife science demands effective communication

Wildlife management has come a long way from the days of Aldo Leopold traversing the New Mexico mountains on horseback and the Wisconsin River Valley by canoe. Back then, most decisions were based primarily on observation and experience. Today, highly trained wildlife biologists use sophisticated research, technology and mountains of data to understand everything from population dynamics and habitat needs to disease transmission and predator-prey relationships.

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Aug 16 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • newstribune.com
Wildlife science demands effective communication

Wildlife management has come a long way from the days of Aldo Leopold traversing the New Mexico mountains on horseback and the Wisconsin River Valley by canoe. Back then, most decisions were based primarily on observation and experience. Today, highly trained wildlife biologists use sophisticated research, technology and mountains of data to understand everything from population dynamics and habitat needs to disease transmission and predator-prey relationships.

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Aug 14 • 9:05 PM EDT • Science • therepublic.com
Brandon Butler column: Wildlife science demands effective communication

Wildlife management has come a long way from the days of Aldo Leopold traversing the New Mexico mountains on horseback and the Wisconsin River Valley by canoe. Back then, most decisions were based primarily on observation and experience. Today, highly trained wildlife biologists use sophisticated research, technology and mountains of data to understand everything from population dynamics and habitat needs to disease transmission and predator-prey relationships.

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Aug 14 • 8:45 PM EDT • Science • dailyjournal.net
VIDEO: Kilauea Volcano Update, Lava Fountain Science

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – Scientists examine how lava chemistry correlates with higher lava fountains, and they are wondering if Kīlauea might be in a growth phase.

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Aug 10 • 5:32 AM EDT • Science • bigislandvideonews.com
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‘Devastating Blow’: Special session unlikely, but BWCA outfitters still plead for fire relief

Small businesses that cater to canoeists and visitors say they need wildfire aid even though Gov. Walz suggests a special session is unlikely.

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Aug 6 • 1:37 PM EDT • Business • mprnews.org
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Northeast Minnesota wildfires causing disastrous economic impacts to tourism industry

Small business owners in northeastern Minnesota told their state legislators Friday that the wildfires that have been burning in and around the Boundary Waters for almost a month have had a “disastrous” impact on their bottom lines. One canoe outfitter says he lost 98 percent of his revenue to cancellations in July.

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Aug 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • mprnews.org
Another Trump Case Falls Apart

Federal prosecutors admitted that they don’t have evidence to prove the Reflecting Pool was vandalized.

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Jul 31 • 9:15 PM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
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Scientists discover six hidden volcanoes hiding off the Sicilian coast - Futura-Sciences

“We were quite surprised, because we were really very close to the coast.” — Lodolo, researcher at Italy’s National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics. His team named the volcano Actea. It turned out to be one of six previously unknown volcanoes scattered across the Sicily Channel. An expedition finds...

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Jul 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Mice on 'godforsaken' frozen volcanoes eat toxic plants to survive conditions 'not remotely compatible with long-term human survival'

Researchers risked their lives to study Andean leaf-eared mice on the inhospitable peaks of the Puna de Atacama volcanoes in Chile.

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Jul 22 • 1:54 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Boundary Waters fires deal blow to businesses

It would normally be high season for canoe outfitters, but business is dead.

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Jul 22 • 7:20 AM EDT • Business • axios.com
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The Canoe Guy vs. Trump’s Blue Pool

An Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool has become the latest emblem of possible prosecutorial overreach.

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Jul 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters navigates business impacts from BWCAW closures, wildfires

Summer days at the end of the Gunflint Trail usually begin with tow-boats idling at the dock, canoes entering the water, and the excited chatter of guests and outfitter guides before a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) trip begins. This week, however, the atmosphere around Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and other outfitter businesses along the...

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Jul 18 • 4:49 PM EDT • Business • wtip.org
4 upcoming trips to the moon and how CU Boulder scientists are involved

Researchers will explore everything from volcanoes on the moon’s surface to signals washing through our galaxy from the dawn of the universe.

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Jul 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • colorado.edu
Scientists Sound Alarm as Disturbing Volcanic Scenario Unfolds Beneath Antarctica - Futura-Sciences

When Climate and Volcanoes Collide It’s well known that major volcanic events can influence the climate. But—as it turns out—the reverse is also true. The ongoing destabilization of the Antarctic ice sheet, driven by global warming, could actually lead to an increase in subglacial eruptions on this icy continent. You...

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Jul 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Former Olympic canoeist indicted by a grand jury after arrest at the Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, after being arrested last month when he reached into the Reflecting Pool, a source familiar with the charges told CNN.

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Jul 2 • 1:54 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Yellowstone’s supervolcano may be fueled by something unexpected

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for what powers Yellowstone and other supervolcanoes. Instead of a deep plume rising from near Earth’s core, a broad “mantle wind” may push hot rock beneath Yellowstone, generating magma closer to the surface. This process helps create a massive underground magma network and may explain how supervolcanoes remain active for long periods.

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Jun 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Coldwater Creek flooding impacts business at 'Bob's Canoes' in Milton

MILTON, Fla. -- River levels are dropping back to normal in Santa Rosa County after the remnants from Tropical Storm Arthur came through.

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Jun 26 • 8:34 PM EDT • Business • weartv.com
The Year 536 AD Was So Bad It May Have Been the Worst Time in Human History to Be Alive

Volcanoes, famine and plague made 536 a leading candidate for history’s worst year.

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Jun 26 • 2:50 PM EDT • Science • zmescience.com
Expanding camp adventure for all

A doctor works with Camp Michigania on making accessibility updates that are expanding and improving camper experiences.

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Jun 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • uofmhealth.org
$100 million invested in Oklahoma to prepare for 2028 Olympic sports

Oklahoma is investing $100 million to upgrade facilities as it prepares to host softball and canoe slalom events during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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Jun 24 • 6:11 PM EDT • Sports • koco.com
Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand

A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived.

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Jun 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
World Cup Fever in Guadalajara

The city's metro area has pushed westward since it last hosted World Cup matches in 1986, expanding across a landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes.

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Jun 12 • 12:01 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Residents, business owners push against bridge closures plan

Residents and business owners in the Mittie area are pushing back against a proposed state bridge replacement project on La. 26, west of Ouiska Chitto Creek, that could result in […]

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Jun 2 • 5:25 PM EDT • Business • americanpress.com
Learning a water sport this summer? Classes, equipment rentals in Sacramento area

Whether you are looking to get into kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding or water-skiing the Sacramento area has classes and clubs to help.

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May 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sacbee.com
Your Weekend in NH: Fashion field trips, the science of nostalgia, and a rubber duck regatta

This weekend is full of fun and unique events across New Hampshire. From a mockumentary about “canoe dancing” and halfway to Halloween celebrations to a SpongeBob rave, there’s no reason to be bored. Annual festivals are returning across the state, including Outdoor Fest in Rumney for the adventurous, the Floating Lanterns Festival in Keene and World Fish Migration Day in Hinsdale.

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May 20 • 5:25 PM EDT • Science • nhpr.org
Scientists stunned by new Yellowstone discovery: what it means for the next eruption - Futura-Sciences

Yellowstone: The Supervolcano That Never Sleeps Yellowstone is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Why? It’s a supervolcano, known for its potential to unleash absolutely colossal eruptions. The last time it blew was around 70,000 years ago, but make no mistake—the volcano is far...

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May 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Baking soda & vinegar volcanoes with Mad Science of Austin & SA
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May 18 • 8:27 PM EDT • Science • ksat.com
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Explosive learning potential, Science Central STEM summer camps begin

Both camps (one for children ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 8 to 12) begin with a unit on volcanoes and geology called “Solid Rock Science,” which starts June 1.

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May 3 • 10:24 AM EDT • Science • wane.com
Can ‘extinct’ volcanoes still erupt? A Greek peak holds surprising clues

Tiny crystals suggest extinct volcanoes could still grow underground, a finding that could reshape how scientists assess eruption risk.

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Apr 28 • 3:31 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
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Volcanoes Send Tiny Warning Signals Before Eruptions. These Scientists Are Decoding Them

The team behind "Jerk," a novel tool that predicted eruptions with 92% accuracy for a French volcano, discusses its work and implications.

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Apr 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com
NICK STROBEL: Artemis II crew shows a greater good

Tickets for the last show of the spring season at the William M. Thomas Planetarium, “Supervolcanoes” this Thursday, April 23, are still available through the Vallitix site.

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Apr 18 • 3:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • bakersfield.com
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Scientists Uncover Hidden Force Powering Yellowstone’s Supervolcano

A new geodynamic model is reshaping how scientists understand supervolcanoes, revealing that their magma systems may be far more diffuse and dynamic than previously believed.

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Apr 14 • 2:37 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Paddleboarders make debut in 125-mile canoe race

The Devizes-to-Westminster International Canoe Race has a stand-up paddleboard category this year.

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Apr 4 • 9:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NICK STROBEL: Don't miss last shows of spring

Tickets are still available for this Thursday's showing of "Incoming!" and the April 23 showing of "Supervolcanoes" (the last show of the spring season of shows) at the William M.

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Apr 4 • 3:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • bakersfield.com
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Scientists Stunned: Colossal Eggs Discovered 3,500 Meters Beneath an Active Volcano

Beneath an active seafloor volcano off Vancouver Island, researchers have documented a congregation of giant eggs at roughly 3,500 meters, a discovery that reframes how life can flourish under extreme conditions. The eggs belong to the Pacific white skate, an elusive deep‑sea species adapted to cold, crushing pressure and perpetual darkness. What seemed an unlikely nursery is actually a geothermally warmed refuge, where subtle heat helps embryos survive a marathon incubation. The finding links volcanic energy to a quiet engine of biodiversity, turning a hostile landscape into an incubator. A living volcano, a hidden nursery The seamount long assumed dormant now exhales mineral‑rich, shimmering plumes, proof of hydrothermal life at depth. Expedition cameras swept across black basalt and pale bacterial mats, revealing vents that pulse with warmth. That warmth, though modest by human standards, alters the physics of development for cold‑adapted embryos. In a realm where metabolism creeps, even a few degrees can mean faster growth and higher survival. The volcano is not only active; it is ecologically formative, drafting a blueprint for a thriving oasis. Giant eggs and a skate built for the abyss The Pacific white skate, Bathyraja spinosissima, is built for the abyss: broad wings, armored spines, and a life history that trades speed for endurance. Females lay outsized, rectangular “mermaid’s purses,” often 46–50 centimeters long, packed with rich yolk to fuel years of growth. In the frigid deep, embryos can require around four years to hatch, a timeline that magnifies every energetic advantage. The scale is striking—large eggs, large adults, and a textbook case of deep‑sea gigantism. The volcano’s gentle heat may literally shave months or years from the wait. Why heat matters at the bottom of the sea Hydrothermal circulation delivers low‑level warmth without the turbulence that would scatter fragile egg‑cases. Slightly elevated temperatures accelerate enzyme kinetics, nudging development along while keeping embryos within a safe range. Mineral‑laden fluids likely shape local microbiomes, which, in turn, can influence biofilms on egg surfaces. The environment acts like a slow, steady incubator, countering the deep sea’s tyrannies of cold and scarcity. For a species with long maturation and few offspring, every incremental boost compounds across generations. An ecosystem sculpted by fire and water Seafloor volcanoes create steep environmental gradients, stitching together hot vents, cool eddies, and mineral gardens into mosaic habitats. Microbes harvest chemical energy, seeding food webs that support crustaceans, fishes, and skates. Cameras documented egg‑cases nestled among rocky ledges, near communities nourished by vent‑driven chemistry. These islands of productivity behave like deep‑sea oases, sustaining life far beyond the vent orifice’s flickering light. The nursery’s success underscores how geological forces engineer biological opportunity. “Finding a cradle of life tucked beneath a breathing volcano reminds us that the planet’s harshest places can be profoundly generous.” What the discovery could change The nursery reframes conservation priorities in regions where volcanism quietly underwrites reproduction. Protecting hydrothermal corridors could safeguard entire lifecycles, not just charismatic adults spotted during occasional surveys. It also sharpens questions about how climate‑driven shifts in ocean circulation might influence vent activity, temperature fields, and embryo survival. With methodical mapping, time‑series cameras, and environmental DNA, scientists can track whether nurseries remain stable or drift with geologic rhythms. Key implications include: Enhanced understanding of deep‑sea reproduction at hydrothermal sites. New conservation targets centered on geothermal nurseries. Comparative studies with other volcanic regions, from the Galápagos to rift zones. Biotechnological insights from organisms adapted to long, cold development. Better models of how seafloor heat shapes regional biodiversity. Methods behind the revelation Remotely operated vehicles threaded through chimney fields, gathering video, temperatures, and mineral signatures. High‑definition imagery captured the distinctive, horned egg cases, their edges dusted with fine volcanic silt. Geochemical profiles mapped how heat and chemicals disperse, outlining the “thermal lanes” where eggs most cluster. Combined, these datasets reveal a nursery organized by geothermal topography, with egg‑cases concentrated in pockets of gentle, sustained warmth. A fragile boon in a changing ocean Deep‑sea environments feel remote, yet they intersect with global pressures: mining proposals, cable routes, and shifting oxygen levels. The nursery’s resilience hinges on stable heat flow, intact substrates, and minimal disturbance from noise or sediment. Safeguarding such places is not just about protecting novelty; it preserves a slow, ancient strategy that lets large, long‑lived animals endure in the coldest reaches of the Pacific. Where geology and biology meet, the planet’s deep time still writes living stories. This volcano‑warmed nursery adds a vital chapter to that story, revealing how subtle thermal gifts can tip the scales toward life in the abyss. With each dive, researchers trace the contours of an unseen world, where fire feeds water, and water—against all odds—feeds the future.

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Mar 29 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • iowaparkleader.com
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One of Earth’s most explosive supervolcanoes is recharging

Far beneath the ocean near Japan, scientists have discovered that the magma system linked to the most powerful eruption of the Holocene is slowly rebuilding. By using seismic imaging, researchers mapped a large magma reservoir under the Kikai caldera and confirmed it is the same system that fueled the massive eruption 7,300 years ago. However, the magma now present is newly injected, not leftover, as shown by changes in the chemistry of recent volcanic material and the growth of a lava dome over thousands of years.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
BGSU Science Café: Fire and Ice on an Antarctic expedition to study volcanoes

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Mar 28 • 7:06 PM EDT • Science • bgindependentmedia.org
47th annual Utica University science fair shows area students are smarter than ever

Four dozen science projects from 60 students from eight area schools competed for the top prizes at the Donohue Concourse underneath the Frank Gannett Library. Some of the topics may have changed over the years — there were no baking soda volcanoes — but the students still displayed their projects on decorated posterboard for staff, family and the judges to see. The projects were split between the junior division — 7th and 8th grades — and the senior division — 9th through 12th grades.

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Mar 21 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • romesentinel.com
Flood-prone Kīhei Crossroads for sale as its popular businesses remain closed from latest storm

In June of 2025, the popular strip shopping center near the Kīhei Canoe Club and the surrounding vacant land went on the market for $15.85 million.

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Mar 21 • 12:01 PM EDT • Business • mauinow.com
Scientists just discovered a tiny signal that volcanoes send before they erupt

A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single broadband seismometer, the system can detect extremely subtle ground movements caused by magma pushing underground—often hours before an eruption begins. Tested for more than a decade at the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on La Réunion, the tool successfully predicted 92% of eruptions between 2014 and 2023, sometimes giving up to eight hours of warning.

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Mar 15 • 7:54 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Traditional Pacific navigators bring the intricate science of wayfinding to the Bay Area

Organized by Sophia Perez, Indigenous Technology Coordinator for the Berkeley Center for New Media, a weeklong series of public workshops beginning March 9 will feature master navigators teaching everything from traditional canoe technology to ancient star-mapping.

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Mar 9 • 8:18 PM EDT • Science • news.berkeley.edu
Mars’ Youngest Volcanoes Are Far More Complex Than Scientists Thought

Mars’ youngest volcanoes may be far more complex than they appear.

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Feb 14 • 12:30 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Women in Science: Geochemist Terry Plank

Award-winning geochemist and volcanologist Terry Plank studies the phenomena shaping the Earth’s crust and how they affect the world’s volcanoes.

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Feb 12 • 3:27 PM EST • Science • news.climate.columbia.edu
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Sports/Rec calendar: Feb. 13–22, 2026

Upcoming recreation opportunities and college and prep sports

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Feb 12 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • cascadiadaily.com
Mars' 'young' volcanoes prove more complex than scientists once thought

What appears to be a single volcanic eruption is often the result of complex processes operating deep beneath the surface, where magma moves, evolves, and changes over long periods of time. To fully understand ...

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Feb 11 • 1:20 PM EST • Science • phys.org
Astronomers finally find an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet - Futura-Sciences

From Io’s volcanoes to Enceladus’s geysers, our Solar System is a study in contrasts. The exoplanet realm is just as rich—and scientists are hunting for signs of life or, at least, clues to how life ... Read more

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Jan 17 • 7:30 AM EST • Science • futura-sciences.com
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Kilauea volcano eruption increases visitors, boosts business for Hawaii Island

Kilauea's eruption has caused an 11% rise in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visits, increasing last-minute bookings and local business traffic.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 12:16 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Disney Inches Closer to 3D-Printed Attractions With a Jungle Cruise Polymer Prop Canoe

3D-printed boats? Anything is possible when Disney's Imagineers combine forces with new tech companies.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:52 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
January 2026: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

Killer bees; Mars volcanoes

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Dec 16, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Dec 9, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Science • nasa.gov
Medieval volcanoes may have ignited the Black Death

More than just rats and fleas added to the 'perfect storm' plague.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is erupting in 'ice volcanoes', new images suggest

Scientists have observed cryovolcanoes erupting on comet 3I/ATLAS — giving us a new clue about what's inside it.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
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