In July 2023, Iceland’s Litri Furtur volcano is set to erupt for the third time in just two years. Photographer Kristin Magnusson captured an image of the fiery lava erupting from the volcano on July 10, marking the start of the eruption. The Fagradalsfjall volcanic region in southwestern Iceland has seen consistent lava flow in recent years.
A newly discovered fossil flower in amber has revealed the moment when its five petals emerged, dating back more than 33.9 million years. This specimen, approximately 28 millimeters in diameter, is the largest amber-encased flower ever discovered. Discovered in 1872, it was described in detail by two scientists in January 2023, over 150 years later.
California experienced a “superbloom” of wildflowers in April due to an unusually wet winter, with historic levels of rainfall in the state. A massive snowstorm hit parts of Southern California in March, dumping over 2.5 meters of snow and trapping hundreds of people in their homes for weeks.
In Chile, a massive lenticular cloud loomed over the Villarrica volcano, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, with the lava inside the crater illuminating the clouds from below. Additionally, the Sentinel 2 satellite captured a striking aerial view of a stream of white and brown ash from Indonesia’s Krakatoa volcano during an eruption cycle characterized by intensified volcanic activity.
Source: www.newscientist.com
