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This Eruption Could Become a Geologic Disaster Overnight...

2026-05-22 Science & Technology
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Titan Ridge Volcano in the Central Bismarck Sea started erupting on May 8th after an earthquake swarm struck underneath it, and it has been continuously erupting since, with signs of activity actually increasing as it continues on. Case and point a new magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the volcano today May 22nd 2026, equivalent in energy to all the earthquakes that struck beforehand. Geophysicist Stefan Burns reports on the rapidly evolving situation, the increasing geologic risks, and more... Live data on the Earth and Sun at Earth Evolution: https://www.earthevolution.com/energy-analytics Earth Evolution Store: https://www.earthevolution.com/store ✅ Subscribe to my channel: @StefanBurns & @StefanBurnsClips Twitter/X: https://x.com/StefanBurnsGeo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanburnsofficial/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oYcPs2YFIKHoNrimxaDN5 Research: 1989 - Volcanic Eruptions and Solar Activity https://doi.org/10.1029/JB094iB12p17371 2009 - Volcano collapse and tsunami generation in the Bismarck Volcanic Arc, Papua New Guinea https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.06.013 Data and Credit: USGS Latest Earthquakes: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ Satellite Imager: https://slider.cira.colostate.edu/ NOAA bathymetry data: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/bathymetry/ Space Weather Live solar activity data: https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity/solar-cycle.html NASA worldview: https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?v=147.45860161820357,-3.4261506088456257,148.41604917408344,-2.8897794649757578&ici=3&icd=1&l=Reference_Labels_15m,Reference_Features_15m(hidden),Coastlines_15m,VIIRS_SNPP_Angstrom_Exponent_Dark_Target_Ocean(hidden),VIIRS_SNPP_Angstrom_Exponent_Deep_Blue_Best_Estimate(hidden),VIIRS_NOAA21_AOD_Dark_Target_Land_Ocean(hidden),OCI_PACE_Chlorophyll_a(hidden),VIIRS_SNPP_Thermal_Anomalies_375m_All,VIIRS_NOAA21_Thermal_Anomalies_375m_All,HLS_S30_Nadir_BRDF_Adjusted_Reflectance(hidden),HLS_L30_Nadir_BRDF_Adjusted_Reflectance(hidden),OCI_PACE_True_Color(hidden),VIIRS_NOAA21_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),VIIRS_NOAA20_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),VIIRS_SNPP_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Terra_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor&lg=true&s=147.7117,-2.351&t=2026-05-22-T06%3A06%3A36Z #geology #geophysics #volcanoes #earthquakes #volcanoes #volcano #schumannresonance #earthscience #science #astronomy

Top Comments (10)

@Secret00owl 2026-05-22

Can we claim that island 🏝️ We can name it Boom Shakalaka Island.

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@robinroper 2026-05-22

“Out of control”. When did we ever control volcanic eruptions?

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@kheori 2026-05-22

It's so new, Oprah hasn't even had time to bid on it.

501 29 replies
@Carnaln8ure 2026-05-22

I love that we have satellite coverage of things like this!

273 4 replies
@susansleight4111 2026-05-22

🌎 🌎 🌎 NEW EARTH RISING...Woohoo. Boomshakalaka ❤ 🌎 ❤

215 14 replies
@sarahreikilove 2026-05-22

What a time to be alive 💯

196 10 replies
@gregwarner3753 2026-05-23

Volcano out of control. When was the last time your ever heard of one under control?

174 8 replies
@doreenscott4654 2026-05-23

I wouldn't know anything about this without you as the media doesn't cover it .😢 thanks from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

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@nancyb7824 2026-05-23

💙💙💙Thanks Stefan. Our earth is reminding us of its power!!! Be safe ALL!

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@willowwillow2023 2026-05-23

This is how islands are born ❤

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