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☆ Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupts
  + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Jeremy Schultz | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
Residents walk along a road as steam and ashes emerge from the Popocatepetl volcano, after an increase in volcanic activity, as seen from the town of Santiago Xalizintla, Mexico, May 12. REUTERS/Imelda Medina
☆ Mount Etna eruption grounds flights in Sicily with clouds of ash
  + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Jack Guy Barbie Latza Nadeau | Jack Guy | Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
CNN —Flights from Catania airport in Sicily were grounded on Sunday after volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Etna covered the runways. Volcanic ash in Nicolosi, near Catania Orietta Scardino/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockPictures and video footage show black volcanic ash covering planes at the airport, and blanketing roads in the area. In 2010, a volcanic eruption in Iceland sent a huge plume of ash moving across the Atlantic, causing massive disruption to air traffic across Western Europe. In the aftermath of the crisis, international aviation regulators introduced new risk management guidance on flight safety and volcanic ash. Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano, and also the highest, at about 3,350 meters (almost 11,000 feet) tall.
☆ Mount Etna eruption halts flights to Sicily's Catania airport
  + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
ROME, May 21 (Reuters) - Flights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted on Sunday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna spewed volcanic ash onto its runways, airport authorities said. The 3,330 metre (10,925 ft) high volcano can burst into spectacular action several times a year, firing lava and ash high over the Mediterranean island. Flights to and from Catania, a popular tourist destination, would be suspended until normal safety conditions could be guaranteed, the airport said on Twitter. Cars in the city were covered in a layer of dark gritty dust, images in the Italian media showed. Writing by Keith Weir; editing by Barbara LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Mexico City airport shuts down operations due to volcanic ash
  + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
"Due to the presence of volcanic ash, the airport closed operations at 4:25 a.m. We will keep you posted," the airport said on its Twitter account. Popocatepetl ("the hill that smokes" in the Nahuatl language) sits some 72 kilometers southeast of Mexico City. It also presents a danger for the millions living in its surrounding area on the eastern edge of Mexico City, home to 22 million people. Earlier this week, several towns closed school classes on account of volcanic ash. Reporting by Sarah Kinosian in Mexico City Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Check out the 13-slide pitch deck Mitiga, a startup using AI to predict climate risks, used to raise $14 million
  + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Tasmin Lockwood | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
A startup using AI to predict climate risks has just raised 13 million euros (around $14 million). A startup using AI to predict climate risk to protect people and assets has just raised 13 million euros (around $14 million) in a round backed by Microsoft. A bevy of voluntary initiatives exist encouraging businesses to report climate risk, while some businesses in Europe must report physical risks associated with climate change. Existing solutions use historical data to predict risk, Mitiga cofounder and CEO Dr. Alejandro Martí told Insider. Mitiga also presents customers with an overall climate risk score and a breakdown of how risks relate to one another.
☆ Mexican volcano near capital spews more ash, forcing school closures
  + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
A series of relatively small but powerful eruptions from the snowcapped Popocatepetl volcano prompted Puebla state officials to suspend both public and private school classes at all levels across 22 towns due to falling ash, according to officials. Images shared on social media in the picturesque colonial-era main plaza of the Puebla state capital showed many people wearing masks to protect themselves from ash in the air. Even though schools in the state capital remained open, officials recommended that locals avoid outdoor activities. Mexico's disaster prevention center Cenapred maintained its alert level for the volcano at yellow on Thursday, which indicates moderate risk. Popocatepetl is Mexico's second tallest volcano at 5,550 meters (18,209 ft) above sea level, and on clear days is a fixture of the Mexican capital's distant southern skyline.
☆ Revealed: Vladimir Putin's secret Black Sea bunker
  + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Mattathias Schwartz | Anastasiia Carrier | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +12 min
You would think that the architects who designed Vladimir Putin's palace thought of everything. They failed to hide plans showing two elaborate tunnels running beneath the palace complex — plans that any competent state-security apparatus would fight tooth-and-nail to keep secret. The underground complex beneath Putin's palace consists of two separate tunnels connected by an elevator that descends roughly 50 meters below the surface. Gelendzhik is the town closest to the palace complex, a five-hour drive from the resort city of Sochi. "With the war in Ukraine," Kimmage said, "there's speechmaking, there's propaganda, there's exaggeration — there's this performative aspect that plays to Russia's domestic politics.
☆ Two more victims of volcano eruption found in Roman ruins of Pompeii
  + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
ROME, May 16 (Reuters) - Two skeletons have been found in the ruins of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city wiped out by an eruption of volcano Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, the Italian Culture Ministry said on Tuesday. Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Gabriel Zuchtriegel said they were killed not by volcanic ash but by collapsing buildings, noting that wall fragments were found between their fractured bones. "Modern excavation techniques help us to better understand the inferno that completely destroyed the city of Pompeii over two days, killing many inhabitants", the German archaeologist said. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File PhotoThe Culture Ministry said "at least 15-20% of the population" was killed. Over the past two and a half centuries, archaeologists have recovered the remains of more than 1,300 victims.
☆ Fact Check-NASA did not announce a 100-foot fissure at Yellowstone volcano
  + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has not announced that a 100-foot crack opened at Yellowstone National Park, contrary to claims online suggesting that a disaster is imminent. There are no alerts on the National Park Service webpage describing current conditions at Yellowstone (here) or on the website of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (here). A crack about 100-feet wide did occur at the Grand Teton National Park in July 2018, as reported by the National Park Service (here) and news media (here), (here), (here). “A 100ft wide fissure-crack has not opened up in Yellowstone National Park in the past 24 hours,” a representative for Yellowstone National Park said in an email to Reuters. NASA did not announce a 100-foot fissure at Yellowstone National Park.
☆ Fact Check-NASA did not announce a 100-feet fissure crack at Yellowstone volcano
  + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has not announced that a 100-foot crack opened at Yellowstone National Park, contrary to claims online suggesting that a disaster is imminent. There are no alerts on the National Park Service webpage describing current conditions at Yellowstone (here) or on the website of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (here). A crack about 100-feet wide did occur at the Grand Teton National Park in July 2018, as reported by the National Park Service (here) and news media (here), (here), (here). “A 100ft wide fissure-crack has not opened up in Yellowstone National Park in the past 24 hours,” a representative for Yellowstone National Park said in an email to Reuters. NASA did not announce a 100-foot fissure at Yellowstone National Park.
☆ Best rice dishes: 20 delicious specialties from around the world
  + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +16 min
And while famous rice dishes such as sushi, fried rice and paella are among the most prominent in the global spotlight, there are so many more rice recipes out there to put on your radar – and seek out on your travels. Wali wa kukaanga, KenyaWali wa kukaanga is Kenya’s answer to fried rice, and translates to just that in Swahili. So it’s no surprise that the Polynesian island country’s most popular rice dish, alaisa fa’apopo, has ties to the coconut, too. Thai fried rice (Khao Pad), ThailandThai fried rice uses the layering of flavors that's characteristic of the country's cuisine. ArenaCreative/Adobe StockWhen it comes to fried rice, the Chinese version tends to steal the spotlight.
☆ Travel news: Underwater metro routes and marine discoveries
  + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN —Incredible Italian home makeovers, jaw-dropping marine discoveries and ritzy new trains in Scotland and Taiwan: We’ve got all this and more in our latest roundup of news and features from CNN Travel. Massachusetts couple Doug and Leah Johnson renovated a 14th-century apartment in the town of Vasanello in Lazio that they bought for less than $14,000. Life on the railsAustralia and India are celebrating milestones in underwater travel. And on April 12, Kolkata’s new underwater metro route completed its maiden run, ahead of opening to the public in November.
☆ A gay Ukrainian military couple engaged only days ago is being pulled apart to face the fear and heartache of combat alone
  + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +7 min
A gay Ukrainian military couple that got engaged only days ago is heading off into combat. The couple told Insider that while war is tough, they haven't let go of hope. "It is very difficult," Vladyslav told Insider, but if they were able to see each other more, or possibly fight alongside one another, it'd make the days a bit easier. They told Insider, courtesy of translator Maxim Potapovych, that they met on a dating app. The atmosphere, especially in the military, has improved, the couple told Insider.
☆ The search for 100,000 new species in Earth’s oceans
  + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
CNN —In some ways, Earth’s oceans are as alien to us as distant moons in the solar system. When scientists dived to the twilight zone and the mesophotic zone directly above it in recent years, they found colorful fish and sprawling pristine coral reefs. The global initiative seeks to find 100,000 unknown species over the next 10 years. While scientists believe 2.2 million marine species exist in Earth’s oceans, they estimate that they’ve only found 240,000, according to Ocean Census. Identifying new species also enables conservationists to find ways to protect them as Earth changes due to the climate crisis.
☆ Mount Vesuvius park closes access to volcano after Napoli fans plan to fake an eruption after potential title victory
  + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
CNN —The Vesuvius national park authority in Naples, Italy, has announced it will be closing access to the live volcano on Saturday, ahead of Napoli’s potential title-winning game on Sunday. Should Lazio drop points against Inter Milan in an earlier kickoff on Sunday, the Italian side could win its first Italian league title in 33 years with victory against Salernitana. Authorities became concerned after reports emerged of plans to use blue smoke bombs and industrial strength fireworks inside the crater, which has been described as a “fragile and intrinsically dangerous place.”The volcano overlooks the city. Supporters burn flares next to a mock grave for a coffin in Naples adorned with the scarves of rival teams Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan. “Vesuvius crater is a fragile and intrinsically dangerous place.”The press release went on to say the Vesuvius police municipalities and the Carabinieri military police would provide a “massive garrison” to protect the entrances and access.
☆ Napoli fans told not to take title party onto Vesuvius
  + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
April 28 (Reuters) - Napoli fans preparing to celebrate the club's first Italian league title since 1990 have been told to steer clear of Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that overlooks the southern city of Naples. Park authorities became concerned at reports that Napoli's fanatical fans planned to set off flares to light up Vesuvius in the Italian national colours should the team clinch the title on Sunday, branding the stunt dangerous. Runaway leaders Napoli will secure the club's third Serie A crown if they beat visitors Salernitana and second-placed Lazio drop points against Inter Milan at San Siro. "We are all pleased for Napoli's success which will bring honour to our region and great joy for people," said Vesuvius park commissioner Raffaele De Luca. Vesuvius famously erupted in AD79 when it destroyed the nearby Roman city of Pompeii but it remains active.
☆ The live volcano sitting below Santorini
  + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Elinda Labropoulou | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +11 min
CNN —Everywhere you look on Santorini, you’re reminded that you’re on a volcano. Few realize that beneath the hypnotic kaleidoscope of colors lies an active volcano. The East Mediterranean’s most active underwater, and potentially dangerous, volcano, Kolumbo, is five miles northeast of Santorini and part of the same volcanic system. They include a visit to the volcano of Nea Kameni: one of five islands that form the Santorini volcanic complex, and a national geological park in itself. A simmering volcanoTourists can take boat trips to Nea Kameni, home to an active volcano.
☆ To my son, born in the climate crisis: I see signs of hope
  + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( Bill Weir | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +11 min
The first looked at the twin crises of Covid and climate change as River was born; the second introduced him to Earth Day and what he could do. Watch Weir investigate “How to Unscrew a Planet,” on CNN’s “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper,” Sunday at 8 p.m. Energy from clean sources, like this windmill in Texas, is heating and cooling more homes in America than ever before. “We call it climate intervention,” Kelly Wanser told me as we sat under bluebird skies and the Washington Monument. So far, it feels like your future will be marked in new stories to frame our wants and needs, and new tools to build Life As We Know It Could Be.
☆ US bank run victims were bailed out in 3 days. In China, many have been waiting a year
  + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Selina Wang | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +9 min
CNN is not revealing the identities of the bank victims in order to protect their safety. Bank victims protest in Henan in July 2022. Experts say small banks in other parts of China could face the same crisis, as the world’s second largest economy faces a longer term structural slowdown. Some Chinese bank victims even say they’re living in fear of violent reprisals. CNN interviews bank victims in China.
☆ Beyond Kyoto: Japan recommends 11 lesser-known spots to visit
  + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Rob Goss | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +8 min
Japan wants travelers to go beyond the country's iconic tourist sites — and consider spending their yen in lesser-known locations. CNBC Travel takes a look at what each of the 11 spots has to offer travelers — whether or not they're wealthy. Koichi Kamoshida | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIse-shima is arguably the "model destination" most ready to welcome the JTA's wealthy targets. Kagoshima, Aso and UnzenThe island of Kyushu in western Japan feature everything from active volcanoes to glimpses of samurai culture. Okinawa and AmamiIn 2021, Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and Iriomote Island were given joint UNESCO Natural World Heritage status for their biodiversity and endemic wildlife.
☆ Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Japan's 20-meter-deep snow corridor reopens for visitors
  + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
CNN —A giant snow corridor near the otherworldly Mount Tateyama, one of Japan’s three sacred mountains, is reopening to travelers on April 15. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers stunning views of the Japanese alps. The opening of the Yuki no Otani walk also marks the resumption of traffic through the entire Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route at the end of winter. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteTravelers can opt to stay in one of the mountain accommodations on offer. Travelers visiting the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are advised to wear winter clothing and gear suitable for trekking or mountaineering.
☆ Volcano in remote Russian Far East spews 10-km-high ash plume
  + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Ash from the initial eruption reached 20 km into the sky, covered villages in drifts of grey volcanic dust and triggered an aviation warning. Lava flows tumbled from the volcano on Monday, melting snow and prompting a warning of mud flows along a nearby highway. As much as 8.5 centimetres (3.5 inches) of ash carpeted villages, the deepest in 60 years. Around 24 hours after the volcano began erupting, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka, the geological survey said. A red notice issued by the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT), remained in force.
☆ Photos show a Russian town buried in ash after the Shiveluch volcano erupted, spewing debris miles into the air
  + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: 1 min
This is Shiveluch, a volcano in the eastern Russian peninsula of Kamchatka. The Shiveluch volcano erupting late last year. Yury Demyanchuk / The Russian Academy of Sciences' Vulcanology InstituteIts current eruption period began in August 1999 and has produced ongoing explosions and emissions, according to the Global Volcanism Program at the Smithsonian Institution.
☆ Russia Volcano Erupts, Spewing Ash and Triggering Aviation Warnings
  + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
AI Hallucinations to Befriending Chatbots: Your Questions AnsweredThere is so much changing in artificial intelligence right now and generative AI is raising a lot of new questions. WSJ tech reporter Karen Hao joins host Zoe Thomas to answer listener questions on AI. This is the second episode of Tech News Briefing’s series “Artificially Minded”. New episodes drop every Monday in April. Illustration: Getty Images
☆ Russian volcano erupts, spewing out a vast cloud of ash
  + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Summary Shiveluch erupts in Russian far eastAsh shoots up 20 km into the skyVast ash cloud in Russian far eastAviation warning issuedResidents trudge through ash driftsVLADIVOSTOK, Russia, April 11 (Reuters) - One of Russia's most active volcanoes erupted on Tuesday shooting a vast cloud of ash far up into the sky and smothering villages in drifts of grey volcanic dust, triggering an aviation warning around Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. The Shiveluch volcano erupted just after midnight reaching a crescendo about six hours later, spewing out a ash cloud over an area of 108,000 square kilometres, according to the Kamchatka Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Geophysical Survey. "The ash reached 20 kilometres high, the ash cloud moved westwards and there was a very strong fall of ash on nearby villages," said Danila Chebrov, director of the Kamchatka branch of the Geophysical Survey. He said the volcano would probably calm now, but that further major ash clouds could not be excluded. Scientists posted pictures of the ash cloud billowing swiftly over the forests and rivers of the far east and of villages covered in ash.
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