SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 10, 2026Quanta Magazine

Will We Ever Be Able To Forecast Volcanic Eruptions Like Weather?

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In 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted catastrophically, killing hundreds and reshaping the landscape overnight. Unlike weather forecasting, predicting volcanic eruptions remains extremely difficult because each volcano behaves differently. Scientists are working to improve monitoring tools, but reliable eruption forecasting may still be far away.

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