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Volcanoes in Iceland are capable of producing fissure eruptions that last for years or even decades, consistent with the 14 year platinum signal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Officials say there is no immediate danger to residents as volcanic activity is currently limited to a confined area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Volcanoes rarely keep an open lava lake for long periods of time, let alone decades, as Erebus does.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

The earthquake, and several aftershocks since, were evident across Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, said Jessica Ferracane, a spokesperson for the park.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Volcanoes inject debris into the atmospheres of the Earth and Io.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan