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They drilled 3.5 kilometers into a volcano, but something could go very wrong

Volcanic eruptions can be devastating. So what if we took extreme actions to prevent them? How could we drill into a volcano?
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Newberry Volcano geothermal project highlights push for 24/7 carbon-free power

Mazama Energy’s federal grant to drill into superhot rock on the western flank of Newberry Volcano in central Oregon represents the latest chapter in a decades-long effort to unlock geothermal power ...
US Geological Survey

Radiocarbon ages from sites in El Salvador generated during joint volcano hazards projects carried out by the U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Disaster Assistance Program and El ...

Authors Christopher J Harpel, Angela V Garcia Lara, Dennis U Lemus Flores, Jacqueline Y Rivera Ayala, Eduardo Gutierrez, Robin S Aguilar Vega, Juliocesar Alvarado, Thomas A Bianchette, Rodolfo A ...

From Iceland to Iwate and Hokkaido: The 'Volcano-Direct' Future Power Generation Plan Supported by the World's Strongest Japanese Companies

Based on the latest situation in Iceland that I have discussed so far, as well as trends in Tohoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido (such as Mount Io), I have summarized the full picture of the 'Volcano (Magma) ...
Good Men Project

Native Hawaiians Believe Volcanoes Are Alive and Should Be Treated Like People, With Distinct Rights and Responsibilities

Hawaii’s largest and oldest volcano, Mauna Loa, began erupting on Nov. 27, 2022, with lava flowing miles away downhill. The last eruption, which lasted three weeks, was nearly 40 years ago. It is not ...