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In the continuing effort to tap on geothermal energy for electricity, engineers are trying to tap on the power of a dormant volcano. In this project, planned for commencement in mid summer 2012, the Newberry Volcano in Bend, Oregon, will be harnessed for energy by pumping 24 million gallons of water into the side of the volcano. At the right depth, the water will come in contact with hot, magma-heated rocks. The super-heated and pressurized water will then be returned to the surface to drive turbines to generate electricity.....

Interesting Things to Know About Icelandic Volcano Katla 2 years 3 weeks ago

* Volcano Katla is located in Iceland, about 12 miles east of Eyjafjallajokull.

* The peak of Katla is 4,961 feet.

* Historically, Katla experiences volcanic activity every 40 to 80 years.

* The last large eruption at Katla was in 1918 but there have been small eruptions at Katla as recently as 1955.

* There have been 16 eruptions recorded at Katla since the year 930.

Interesting Things to Know About Icelandic Volcano Hekla 2 years 3 weeks ago

Volcano Hekla is located in Iceland and is in close proximity to volcanoes Eyjafjallajokull and Katla.

Along with Katla, Hekla is also currently being monitored due to the eruptions at Eyjafjallajokull.

The peak of Hekla is 4,892 feet.

Hekla has produced 10 percent of Iceland's layered build up of volcanic ash, in the last 1000 years.

In the last 1000 years, Hekla has produced more lava (8km) than any other volcano.

Icelandic locals and historians refer to Hekla as "the gateway to hell" because of its historical eruptions.

Icelands Katla Volcano New Seismic Activity 4/28/10, Eruption Imminent 2 years 3 weeks ago

Iceland's Katla Volcano New Seismic Activity 4/28/10: Eruption Imminent

Today, Iceland's Katla volcano had a significant earthquake. Although no eruption has happened yet, this would be the normal course of events prior to an eruption. No official news story available at this time, but the seismograph data is available for public viewing here:

http://en.vedur.is/#tab=skjalftar

Gateway to the World of Internet: Scientists monitor new eruptions 1 year 11 weeks ago

Scientists on Sunday were closely monitoring heightened activity at Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, after a fissure sent lava spewing 65 feet (20 metres) in the air.
No homes were threatened and no campers were injured, said park rangers, but they cautioned visitors to still keep their distance from the volcano.
Kilauea has been in constant eruption for 28 years. But geologist Janet Babb of the U.S. Geological Survey said this weekend's activity indicates "new episodes in eruptions and further unknowns."