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Hydrothermal alteration in volcanic settings: Remaining research challenges

September 17, 2026
Tajogaite Volcano from the 2021 Eruption of La Palma
Tajogaite Volcano from the 2021 Eruption of La Palma. Taken by: Louis-Alexandre Lobanov. Source:imaggeo.eu.

Why should you care about hydrothermal alteration in volcanic systems? When people think of volcanoes, they imagine large, devastating eruptions and lava streams gushing from the summit of an edifice. However, even when volcanoes are not visibly ‘active’, there can be more lurking below the surface.  Hydrothermal alteration is one of the important and often less-talked-about culprits t ...[Read More]

Volcanoes and social media make us (more?) crazy

and April 20, 2022
Volcanoes and social media make us (more?) crazy
South-East Crater of Mount Etna, 13.2.2022. Photo by Daniele Musumeci

Many people are drawn to danger and behaviors that can harm their health or finances. Dangerous activities include the attraction that humans have always had towards natural events, such as volcanic eruptions, or towards gambling, adventure, challenging travels or physical activities without the ability or the necessary preparation. In today’s life many people face risks, however these risks ...[Read More]