Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again, Lava Fountains Reach 100 Meters 3

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, September 2, sending lava up to 330 feet (100 meters) into the air from its summit crater. This marks the 32nd eruption since December, all contained within Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava emerged from multiple vents, including the north, south, and a central vent. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on Hawaii Island, about 200 miles south of Honolulu.

Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

Russian Butyrskaya wins Int'l Open figure skating meet

Russian Butyrskaya wins Int'l Open figure skating meet

TOKYO, Japan - Former world champion Maria Butyrskaya performs in the free skate at the International Open figure skating competition at Yoyogi arena in Tokyo on Jan. 4. She edged out European champion Irina Slutskaya to win the women's title.

European champ Slutskaya wins NHK figure-skate crown

European champ Slutskaya wins NHK figure-skate crown

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Russia's European champion Irina Slutskaya executes a superb free-skate routine on Dec. 2 to win the women's singles title on the third day of the NHK Trophy figure skating competition. Slutskaya finished with 1.5 points to edge compatriot and defending champion Maria Butyrskaya (3.0) into second in the final standings at Asahikawa Taisetsu Ice Arena in Hokkaido.

Butyrskaya wins women's crown in NHK Trophy skating

Butyrskaya wins women's crown in NHK Trophy skating

NAGOYA, Japan - Maria Butyrskaya (R) of Russia smiles after taking her second NHK Trophy figure skating title in Nagoya on Dec. 5. Her Russian competitor Viktoria Volchkova, who came second place, stands left.

Russian Butyrskaya wins Int'l Open figure skating meet

Russian Butyrskaya wins Int'l Open figure skating meet

TOKYO, Japan - Former world champion Maria Butyrskaya performs in the free skate at the International Open figure skating competition at Yoyogi arena in Tokyo on Jan. 4. She edged out European champion Irina Slutskaya to win the women's title.

European champ Slutskaya wins NHK figure-skate crown

European champ Slutskaya wins NHK figure-skate crown

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Russia's European champion Irina Slutskaya executes a superb free-skate routine on Dec. 2 to win the women's singles title on the third day of the NHK Trophy figure skating competition. Slutskaya finished with 1.5 points to edge compatriot and defending champion Maria Butyrskaya (3.0) into second in the final standings at Asahikawa Taisetsu Ice Arena in Hokkaido.

Kwan wins Int'l Open figure skating meet

Kwan wins Int'l Open figure skating meet

TOKYO, Japan - Michelle Kwan of the United States performs her short program at the Honda Odyssey Cup International Open figure skating competition at Tokyo's Yoyogi arena on Jan. 4, before winning the competition for the third straight time. The former world champion placed first in both the short and free skate programs. Current world champion Maria Butyrskaya of Russia was second, and France's Surya Bonaly finished third.

Butyrskaya wins women's crown in NHK Trophy skating

Butyrskaya wins women's crown in NHK Trophy skating

NAGOYA, Japan - Maria Butyrskaya (R) of Russia smiles after taking her second NHK Trophy figure skating title in Nagoya on Dec. 5. Her Russian competitor Viktoria Volchkova, who came second place, stands left.