Why It’s Tough to See a Volcano Erupt in the Dark

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You might have heard of the ongoing volcanic eruptions near Grindavík, Iceland. You might not have heard that it's hard to monitor a volcano in the dark. We'll talk about why an Icelandic winter is the worst time for monitoring equipment like DOAS, InSAR, and GPS.

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