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Can You Really Outrun an Explosion?

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"Die Hard" films' John McClane (not to mention a long line of other Hollywood action heroes) never met an explosion he couldn't outrun. In real life, it's not so easy to sprint away from a blast.

Debunking Hollywood's Car Explosion Fantasies

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Cars erupting into fireballs when they crash is a common movie trope, but it doesn't happen in real life.

What Would a Yellowstone Eruption Mean for North America?

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Welcome to Yellowstone, a natural wonderland that's home to stunning vistas, vibrant plant and animal life ... and a massive and potentially devastating supervolcano.

How Volcanoes Work

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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.

Lava Isn't the Only Dangerous Aspect of Volcanoes

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Ash flows, deadly gases and vog are just a few of the other reasons why we all need to respect volcanoes.

Mt. Vesuvius: Eruptions, History, & Information

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Scientists predict that the next eruption of Mount Vesuvius will be violent. Find out what damage could be done if Mount Vesuvius erupts.

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World

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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.

What's a Subduction Zone? Everyone in the Pacific NW Should Know

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A subduction zone can shake things up — literally. These geological features are responsible for some of the most intense earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?

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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.

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