Satellites Tracked a Volcano’s Secret Collapse for 12 Years – Then It Sparked a Killer Wave

Satellites Tracked a Volcano’s Secret Collapse for 12 Years – Then It Sparked a Killer Wave

In 2018, the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia collapsed catastrophically, generating a deadly tsunami. Now, researchers reveal that the volcano’s flank had been slowly slipping for years—an invisible danger detectable through satellite radar long before disaster struck. Silent Slippage Before Disaster In 2018, a massive eruption caused the southwest flank of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano [...]

After 12 Years of Silence, This Volcano Triggered a Devastating Tsunami

In 2018, the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted violently, triggering a devastating tsunami that killed over 400 people. What many didn’t know at the time was that the volcano’s collapse had been preceded by years of subtle, unnoticed ground movement. A new study, published in AGU, reveals that the event might have been predicted if satellite technology had been used to track these movements in real time. A Decade of Unseen Shifts The er…

Why Satellites Are the Secret Sauce of the PartyPoker Tour

I was fortunate enough to have been invited to the PartyPoker Tour this year, having just returned from the first leg in London. UK live poker has been in need of some competition for a while, and I think this is the tour to do it. The PartyPoker Tour is a fun, sociable tour in great locations with great staff. However, I would argue that the secret sauce of the tour is the satellite… Source