Mysterious Ice Clouds Formed by Volcanic Eruptions – Scientists Reveal How

Eruption resumes....HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:56 AM HST Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Notice Number: 2025/H273 Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m) Area: Hawaii Volcanic Activity Summary: Episode 25 precursory activity started within Halemaʻumaʻu on the morning of June 10. Glow and …

Mysterious Ice Clouds Formed by Volcanic Eruptions – Scientists Reveal How

When volcanic eruptions send towering plumes of ash into the atmosphere, they don’t just darken the sky or affect local air quality. New research shows that these eruptions can actually trigger the formation of cirrus clouds, wispy formations made of ice high up in Earth’s atmosphere. But how does this happen? Thanks to new satellite data, scientists have uncovered the process behind this surprising phenomenon. Volcanic Ash as a Catalyst for Clo…