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Penang takes cautious approach on rare earth exploration
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (405+ words) GEORGE TOWN: Penang will not rush into non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) exploration or mining, with the state government insisting that environmentally sensitive areas remain protected pending detailed environmental and technical assessments. State Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said…...
Sangay (Ecuador) Volcano (Ecuador) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (199+ words) The Instituto Geof'sico-Escuela Polit'cnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 11 May 2026 (local) and 12 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "2 - Yellow" (on a 4-level scale). Source: Instituto Geof'sico-Escuela Polit'cnica Nacional (IG-EPN)Current Alerts: Observatory alert level:…...
Awu (Indonesia) Volcano (Indonesia) activity update May 12, 2026 - Unrest Cite this Report
7+ min ago (187+ words) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Awu on 12 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale). Source: Center for Volcanology and…...
Marapi (Indonesia) Volcano (Indonesia) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (251+ words) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 12 May 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There…...
Great Sitkin (United States) Volcano (United States) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (231+ words) The Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volc'nica (OAVV) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 11 May 2026 (local) and 12 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level…...
Taal (Philippines) Volcano (Philippines) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (220+ words) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 12 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "1 - Low-Level Unrest" (on a 05 level scale). Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)Current Alerts: Observatory…...
Dukono (Indonesia) Volcano (Indonesia) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (281+ words) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 12 May 2026 (local). There were 27 explosions reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 4, 300 m (14, 108 ft) above the…...
Ibu (Indonesia) Volcano (Indonesia) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (144+ words) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 12 May 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There…...
Lewotobi (Indonesia) Volcano (Indonesia) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (239+ words) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 12 May 2026 (local). The alert level was raised to "Level 3 - Standby" (on a 4-level scale) on 12 May…...
Reventador (Ecuador) Volcano (Ecuador) activity update May 12, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report
7+ min ago (181+ words) The Instituto Geof'sico-Escuela Polit'cnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 11 May 2026 (local) and 12 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "3 - Orange" (on a 4-level scale). Source: Instituto Geof'sico-Escuela Polit'cnica Nacional (IG-EPN)Current Alerts: Observatory alert level:…...