2,000 years after Pompeii vanished beneath volcanic ash in one of history’s deadliest volcanic disasters, the ancient Roman street is blooming with flowers, offering a symbol of nature’s renewal | World News

Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried the thriving Roman city of Pompeii beneath volcanic ash, one of its ancient streets has become an unlikely symbol of renewal. Every spring, vibrant red poppies and other wildflowers bloom between the worn basalt paving stones that once carried Roman chariots and pedestrians, creating a striking contrast between […]

Australia’s alpine ash forests could shrink 65% in 100 years, but the biggest clue is that young trees may seed far earlier than scientists assumed | World News

Southeastern Australia’s iconic alpine ash forests face a stark future, with projections indicating a significant contraction due to changing fire patterns. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When visualising the mountain tops of southeastern Australia, one might conjure up an image of a typical Alpine environment. We picture ourselves walking under the huge, light-barked cover of the […]

Akasa Air cancels India-Gulf flights amid volcanic ash disruption | World News

Akasa Air cancelled India-Gulf flights due to Ethiopia’s Hauli Gubbi volcano ash/Image: Akasa Air Air travel between India and the Gulf faced disruption after a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent a massive ash plume into key flight paths. Akasa flights to Jeddah, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi were cancelled, crews were placed on alert, and aircraft […]