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We’re not trying to freak you out or anything, but that magma expanse under our nation’s very own super volcano…Yeah, it’s a lot bigger than people thought. “How big can it be” you’re probably asking yourself. Well, scientists think there’s enough magma to fill the grand canyon more than 14 times. (CNN)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake nearly leveled the country of Nepal on Saturday, leaving over 1,900 people dead. Additionally, four of the seven Unesco World Heritage sites in the areas were completely destroyed. (NYT)

As a result of that magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal, several smaller earthquakes rippled through the region near the base of Mt. Everest, killing at least 17 climbers and injuring 37 others. (NYT)

By now you’ve probably already heard about Chile’s Calbuco Volcano, which shot out a plume of volcanic ash more than 6 miles high into the air. Pyroclastic flow. Lahar. Oh my. But did you know, scientists estimate the volcano will be actively erupting for several months? (Weather)

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