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Travel alert: Fuego volcano’s latest eruption disrupts Guatemala roads, flights

Terrifying volcanic eruption in Guatemala: Here’s what travellers need to know as Central America's most active volcano in explodes again.

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Updated on Mar 11, 2025 04:12 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Santorini travel warning: Volcanic island braces for possible bigger earthquakes

Is Santorini safe? Greece to build escape port on Santorini as earthquakes continue.

Tourists enjoy the view from the village of Oia, as increased seismic activity continues on the island of Santorini, Greece.(REUTERS/Stelios Misinas/File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 18, 2025 01:46 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Athens

Indonesia travel warning: Bali flights at risk again as Mount Lewotobi rumbles

Attention for those planning a trip to Bali. A nearby volcano, Mount Lewotobi, might disrupt your travel plans as Indonesia’s Ring of Fire awakens.

Evacuations Ordered as Deadly Indonesian Volcano Threatens to Erupt.(Image by AFP)

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Updated on Feb 13, 2025 04:58 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Greece’s tourist hotspot on edge: Can a bigger earthquake be coming in Santorini

Santorini’s dream vacations in jeopardy as earthquakes continue: Is the famous island paradise in Greece safe for tourists?

The sun sets behind Three Bells church in the village of Firostefani, as the increased seismic activity continues on the island of Santorini, Greece.(Image by REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki)

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Updated on Feb 08, 2025 12:08 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Santorini, Greece

Volcanic activity in Santorini: Here’s what it means for your travel plans

Greece’s popular tourist destination faces volcanic activity. Should you cancel your trip?

Is Santorini’s volcano waking up? What tourists need to know!(Image by X/ilove_gr)

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Updated on Jan 31, 2025 04:54 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Athens, Greece

Far side of Moon had volcanic eruptions billions of years ago: Study

According to recent study, billions of years ago, volcanoes were erupting on the moon's enigmatic far side, just like on the visible side.

Researchers examined lunar soil carried back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with boulders and dirt from Moon's little-explored far side.

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Published on Nov 15, 2024 04:35 PM IST

PTI | ByHT News Desk

Flights to Bali resume after massive volcanic eruptions: Is it safe to travel?

Volcanic drama near Bali: After 83 flight cancellations, airlines are returning to the island nation. Are your travel plans safe as flights resume amid eruption

Passengers look at a flight information board showing a number of flights cancelled due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia.(AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

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Published on Nov 14, 2024 05:24 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi volcano erupts again after killing 9 people and setting houses on fire. Popular tourist island, Flores, on alert amid deadly eruptions

Villagers flee during an eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a day after the previous eruption, in Boru Village, in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on November 5, 2024. A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said on November 4 as they raised the alert to its highest level. (Photo by ARNOLD WELIANTO / AFP)

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Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:42 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Philippines travel disrupted: Kanlaon Volcano warning forces tourist evacuations

Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano rumbles: Thousands of quakes and toxic emissions recorded, tourist spots shutdown, schools closed

Philippines on high alert, travel disrupted: Kanlaon Volcano warning forces evacuation of tourists and locals (Photo by Twitter/theinformant_x)

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Published on Sep 11, 2024 01:52 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Move over Mallorca: Azores is the archipelago now topping every traveller’s list

No European spot has seen faster tourism growth from the US this summer than the Azores with nonstop flights, great outdoors and cool temperatures

Tourists take pictures at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire), a crater lake within the Agua de Pau Massif stratovolcano in the centre of Sao Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal. Move over Mallorca: Azores, the volcanic archipelago in Portugal is now topping every traveller’s bucket list (REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi/File Photo)

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Published on Sep 07, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Japan relaxes tourist control, removes barrier blocking Mount Fuji view

Mount Fuji view restored: Japan removes barrier following tourist control success at famous volcano.

Japan's Mount Fuji is seen covered with snow from Nakai town, Kanagawa prefecture. Japan relaxes tourist control, removes barrier blocking Mount Fuji view (REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo)

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Published on Aug 20, 2024 04:51 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Sicily travel alert: Volcanic eruption at Etna forces closure of Catania airport

The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, suspends all flights as ash from an eruption at nearby Mount Etna entered the airspace.

A person looks on as smoke and lava rise from a crater of Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano in Italy July 23, 2024. Sicily travel alert: Eruption at largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, forces closure of Catania airport (Photo by REUTERS/Etna Walk/Marco Restivo)

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Published on Jul 23, 2024 05:03 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip

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Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:58 AM IST

AP |

Sicily: Flights suspended in Catania as largest active volcano in Europe erupts

Volcanic ash from Mount Etna's eruption covers Catania in Sicily; halts flights at Catania airport, travellers advised to check status

A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily. Catania airport in Sicily announced its closure today due to an eruption of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, whose ashes fell on the airspace and the surrounding area. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / various sources / AFP)

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Published on Jul 05, 2024 04:39 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Japan: Mount Fuji introduces online reservations to manage summer crowds

Japan travel: Mount Fuji implements entry fee and cap to curb overtourism amid the summer hiking season

Climbers gather on the first day of the climbing season at Fuji Yoshidaguchi Trail (Yoshida Route) at the fifth station on the slopes of Mount Fuji, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan July 1, 2024. Japan travel update: Mount Fuji introduces online reservations to manage summer crowds as hiking season begins (REUTERS/Issei Kato)

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Published on Jul 01, 2024 02:21 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Iceland's popular Blue Lagoon spa reopens as volcano activity subsides

Blue Lagoon in Iceland reopens after nearby volcano stabilises, allowing tourists to enjoy the view of the erupting crater from the geothermal spa.

The Blue Lagoon with people bathing in it as the volcanic crater spews lava in the background in Grindavik, Iceland, Sunday, June 2, 2024. The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions in the country's southwest, was reopened Sunday after authorities said a nearby volcano had stabilized after erupting four days earlier. (AP Photo/Marco di Marco)

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Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:12 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Iceland

Iceland: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcano erupts

Evacuation order in Iceland's Grindavik and Blue Lagoon outdoor spa, a major tourist attraction, while Keflavik airport operates as usual amid volcanic eruption

A volcano spews lava in Grindavik, Iceland, Wednesday. A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting, spewing red streams of lava in its latest display of nature's power. A series of earthquakes before the eruption triggered the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Iceland travel alert: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcanic eruption (AP Photo)

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Published on May 30, 2024 04:45 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Copenhagen

Ash soars 4 km into sky as Indonesian volcano erupts with dramatic lightning

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupted again, sending ash 4 km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater.

Lightning appears amid a storm as Mount Ibu in Indonesia spews volcanic material during an eruption.(Reuters)

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Published on May 21, 2024 02:00 PM IST

Reuters | | Edited by Vrinda Jain

Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Ibu forces 7 villages to evacuate

Mt. Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4 km (2.5 miles) high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater

Lightning appears amid a storm as Mount Ibu spews volcanic material during an eruption, as seen from Gam Ici in West Halmahera, North Maluku province, Indonesia(via REUTERS)

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Published on May 19, 2024 11:31 PM IST

Reuters |

Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts, spews ash clouds as high as 5 km

Footage of the eruption shared by the centre showed clouds of grey ash billowing from the crater.

This handout photo taken and released by the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) on May 13, 2024 shows Mount Ibu spewing thick smoke in Indonesia's North Maluku Province. (AFP)

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Published on May 13, 2024 03:39 PM IST

Reuters |

Indonesia to relocate entire island population amid volcanic eruption threat

Mount Ruang, in Indonesia, erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.

Evacuees board an Indonesian naval vessel on Tagulandang Island in Sitaro, North Sulawesi, as Mount Ruang volcano spews smoke in the background. Eruptions at a remote Indonesian volcano forced more than half a dozen airports to close with ash spreading as far as Malaysia, officials said, while authorities rushed to evacuate thousands due to tsunami fears. (Photo by Ronny Adolof BUOL / AFP)

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Published on May 06, 2024 01:41 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Indonesia's Ruang volcano spews more lava; schools, airports shut | Updates

Mount Ruang, a 725-meter (2,400-foot) volcano on Ruang island, North Sulawesi, is among about 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia.

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Published on May 02, 2024 04:21 PM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Hinglaj Yatra: Pakistan's largest Hindu festival draws thousands to sacred sites

The dramatic surroundings of Hingol National Park in Baluchistan province are the setting for Pakistan's largest Hindu festival, Hinglaj Yatra

Hindu devotees arrive at an ancient cave temple of Hinglaj Mata to attend an annual festival in Hinglaj in Lasbela district in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province. More than 100,000 Hindus are expected to climb mud volcanoes and steep rocks in southwestern Pakistan as part of a three-day pilgrimage to one of the faith's holiest sites. (AP Photo/Junaid Ahmed)

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Published on Apr 28, 2024 04:46 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Hinglaj (pakistan)

Chinese woman, 31, falls into volcano while trying to pose for photos

A Chinese tourist slipped and fell into the Ijen volcano in Indonesia. She and her husband were part of a tour group.

The Chinese tourist slipped and fell into the volcano in Indonesia while her husband was clicking her photos. (Representational image)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2024 07:20 PM IST

ByHT Trending Desk

Tsunami alert issued after Indonesia volcano erupts several times

The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours

Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high.(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2024 12:12 AM IST

AP |

Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions, high price deter travellers

Volcanic eruptions in Iceland’s remote areas helped boost travel but those near top tourist spot, Blue Lagoon spa and inhabited areas is deterring foreigners

A view of the lava flowing from the volcano backdropped by the Northern Lights, near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, early Monday, March 25, 2024. Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers (AP Photo/Marco di Marco)

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Published on Mar 28, 2024 02:04 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open

Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport's website showed it remained open both for departures and arrivals as Iceland volcano erupts again, spewing fountains of lava

This image provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland. Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open while Blue Lagoon Spa closes doors (Photo by Iceland Civil Defense via AP)

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Published on Mar 17, 2024 04:18 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Copenhagen

Volcano erupts again on Iceland peninsula, 4th time in three months

The eruption is thought to be the largest (in terms of magma discharge) of the three previous fissure eruptions from the Sundhnukur crater row.

This image from video provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland, on Saturday(AP)

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Published on Mar 17, 2024 08:22 AM IST

AFP |

Flights in and out of Iceland to continue despite volcanic eruption, lava spread

As volcanic eruption resumes in Iceland and lava spews out near town, flights in and out of the land of fire and ice expected to continue without interruption

Lava spews from the site of a volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, Iceland, Flights in and out of Iceland to continue despite volcanic eruption, lava spread in near town (REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo)

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Published on Jan 14, 2024 03:25 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Video: Iceland volcano erupts, 5th time on Reykjanes peninsula since 2021

Iceland Volcano Erupts: It is still unclear where the lava was emerging from or in which direction it was flowing.

Iceland Volcano Erupts: A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Grindavik, Iceland.(Reuters)

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Published on Jan 14, 2024 02:54 PM IST

ByMallika Soni

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Terrifying volcanic eruption in Guatemala: Here’s what travellers need to know as Central America's most active volcano in explodes again.

Is Santorini safe? Greece to build escape port on Santorini as earthquakes continue.

Attention for those planning a trip to Bali. A nearby volcano, Mount Lewotobi, might disrupt your travel plans as Indonesia’s Ring of Fire awakens.

Santorini’s dream vacations in jeopardy as earthquakes continue: Is the famous island paradise in Greece safe for tourists?

Greece’s popular tourist destination faces volcanic activity. Should you cancel your trip?

According to recent study, billions of years ago, volcanoes were erupting on the moon's enigmatic far side, just like on the visible side.

Volcanic drama near Bali: After 83 flight cancellations, airlines are returning to the island nation. Are your travel plans safe as flights resume amid eruption

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi volcano erupts again after killing 9 people and setting houses on fire. Popular tourist island, Flores, on alert amid deadly eruptions

Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano rumbles: Thousands of quakes and toxic emissions recorded, tourist spots shutdown, schools closed

No European spot has seen faster tourism growth from the US this summer than the Azores with nonstop flights, great outdoors and cool temperatures

Mount Fuji view restored: Japan removes barrier following tourist control success at famous volcano.

The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, suspends all flights as ash from an eruption at nearby Mount Etna entered the airspace.

The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip

Volcanic ash from Mount Etna's eruption covers Catania in Sicily; halts flights at Catania airport, travellers advised to check status

Japan travel: Mount Fuji implements entry fee and cap to curb overtourism amid the summer hiking season

Blue Lagoon in Iceland reopens after nearby volcano stabilises, allowing tourists to enjoy the view of the erupting crater from the geothermal spa.

Evacuation order in Iceland's Grindavik and Blue Lagoon outdoor spa, a major tourist attraction, while Keflavik airport operates as usual amid volcanic eruption

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupted again, sending ash 4 km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater.

Mt. Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4 km (2.5 miles) high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater

Footage of the eruption shared by the centre showed clouds of grey ash billowing from the crater.

Mount Ruang, in Indonesia, erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.

Mount Ruang, a 725-meter (2,400-foot) volcano on Ruang island, North Sulawesi, is among about 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia.

The dramatic surroundings of Hingol National Park in Baluchistan province are the setting for Pakistan's largest Hindu festival, Hinglaj Yatra

A Chinese tourist slipped and fell into the Ijen volcano in Indonesia. She and her husband were part of a tour group.

The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours

Volcanic eruptions in Iceland’s remote areas helped boost travel but those near top tourist spot, Blue Lagoon spa and inhabited areas is deterring foreigners

Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport's website showed it remained open both for departures and arrivals as Iceland volcano erupts again, spewing fountains of lava

The eruption is thought to be the largest (in terms of magma discharge) of the three previous fissure eruptions from the Sundhnukur crater row.

As volcanic eruption resumes in Iceland and lava spews out near town, flights in and out of the land of fire and ice expected to continue without interruption

Iceland Volcano Erupts: It is still unclear where the lava was emerging from or in which direction it was flowing.

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