Satellite Views of Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Satellite Views of Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Handout photo dated on November 23, 2025 shows The Day Atmosphere Air Pollution Dust & Haze Volcanoes. On 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, located approximately 800 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa, erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years. As a result of the eruption, a large sulfur dioxide (SO₂) plume was emitted into the atmosphere. This image, derived from data acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite on 24 November, shows the plume extending for approximately 3,700 kilometres from Ethiopia to the Arabian Sea. The atmospheric monitoring capabilities of Copernicus Sentinel-5P support the detection and tracking of volcanic gas emissions, which are important for aviation safety, air quality assessments, and climate monitoring. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-5P imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano 2

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

IRAQ-WASIT-AHDAB OILFIELD-CHINESE OIL COMPANY-GREEN DEVELOPMENT

IRAQ-WASIT-AHDAB OILFIELD-CHINESE OIL COMPANY-GREEN DEVELOPMENT

(240805) -- WASIT, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 28, 2024 shows the sulfur produced at the central processing plant of the Ahdab Oilfield in Wasit Province, Iraq. The Ahdab Oilfield, Iraq's first post-war international oil cooperation project, broke ground in 2009 and commenced production in 2011. Operated by China's Al-Waha Petroleum Company since its inception, the project reflects a commitment to both energy production and environmental stewardship. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese oil company boosts green development at Iraq's Ahdab Oilfield" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Khalil Dawood)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(240605) -- CHONGQING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a renovated warehouse of a sulfur factory in the Dawo residential community in Fengjie County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ecological restoration, tourism revives SW China mountain community" (Xinhua/Wu Nan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(240605) -- CHONGQING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a renovated warehouse of a sulfur factory in the Dawo residential community in Fengjie County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. TO GO WITH "Across China: Ecological restoration, tourism revives SW China mountain community" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Nan)

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

Blooming Sulfur Chrysanthemum in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 19, 2024 - Tourists enjoy blooming sulfur chrysanthemum at Jilanxi Sports Park in Chongqing, China, May 19, 2024.

China-made green "ro-ro" ship starts maiden Europe trip with 5,000 cars

STORY: China-made green "ro-ro" ship starts maiden Europe trip with 5,000 cars SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vessel STORYLINE: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel "ro-ro" (roll-on/roll-off) cargo vessel departed Shanghai on its maiden voyage to Europe on Wednesday, transporting about 5,000 cars of indigenous Chinese brands and some construction machinery. The vessel, measuring 200 meters in length and 38 meters in width, with a capacity of carrying 7,600 cars, is the largest serving clean-energy "ro-ro" ship in terms of loading capacity that has been invested and built by Chinese ship builders. The duel-fuel design allows the vessel to be powered by LNG, low sulfur fuel oil or the traditional light diesel, which helps reduce the vessel's carbon emissions by about 30 percent compared to traditional car-carrying "ro-ro" ships, said Jin Qi, general manager of the SAIC Anji Logistics Co., L

Sulfur Produced by China Petroleum

Sulfur Produced by China Petroleum

Sulfur produced by petrochina Amu Darya Gas Company is seen in the Bagdre Contract area of Repap Oblast, Turkmenistan, October 13, 2023.

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Sulfur cosmos flowers are in full bloom at Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo on Sept. 3, 2023.

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Sulfur cosmos flowers are in full bloom at Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo on Sept. 3, 2023.

Stunning aerial view of Dead Sea salt formations

STORY: Stunning aerial view of Dead Sea salt formations DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Dead Sea salt formations 2. various of Dead Sea shores STORYLINE: About 30 km east of Jerusalem on the Dead Sea's northern shores, a natural phenomenon of salt formations has wowed visitors from all around the world. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest water bodies on earth. Its water contains more than 35 different types of minerals including magnesium, calcium, potassium, bromine, sulfur, and iodine. The odd chemistry results in the appearance of salt crystal formations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

EGYPT-SAFAGA-MEDICAL TOURISM

EGYPT-SAFAGA-MEDICAL TOURISM

(230515) -- SAFAGA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vasily Bulshuf, a 46-year-old tourist from Poland who suffered from Psoriasis, is covered in black sand on Safaga beach in Safaga, Egypt, May 5, 2023. Boasting rich natural healing resources such as a suitable climate, mineral springs, sulfur water, and hot sand, Egypt is attracting an increasing number of tourists who prefer to travel not only for leisure but also for medical purposes. TO GO WITH "Feature: Egypt promotes medical tourism using rich natural healing resources" (Photo by Ahmad Afyouny/Xinhua)

New Zealand's Tarawera Ultramarathon attracts 5,000 runners

STORY: New Zealand's Tarawera Ultramarathon attracts 5,000 runners DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tarawera Ultramarathon STORYLINE: About 5,000 runners around the world hit the picturesque mountain trails around Rotorua on Saturday and Sunday in the 2023 Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB (TUM), the largest trail running event New Zealand has ever hosted. The ultramarathon kicked off at 4 a.m. local time on Saturday for those taking part in the 100-mile race. Athletes were given 36 hours at most to complete the course, which includes running along multiple lakes, through lush native bush, the towering Whakarewarewa Forest, steam alongside the trail at Sulphur Point and finishing at the Village Green by the lakeside in Rotorua. All other distances, either 102 km, 50 km, or 21 km, also started on Saturday morning. These courses also feature lakes, redwoods, sulfur flats and the lakeside Rotorua finish. Rotorua, one of the North I

Energy-efficient crude oil tanker delivered in NE China

STORY: Energy-efficient crude oil tanker delivered in NE China DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crude oil tanker STORYLINE: A very large crude carrier (VLCC) that incorporates smart and energy-saving technologies was delivered Wednesday in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. The VLCC, named New Splendor, has a loading capacity of 300,000 tonnes and boasts an all-layer energy-saving system. The ship's manufacturer, the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., says the crude oil tanker's design meets the requirements of the latest emission standards of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides, as well as the hazardous substances list in the EU regulation on ship recycling. The VLCC was delivered to China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the transport of crude oil, international bulk cargo and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dalian, China. (XHTV)

10 firms develop clean-air alternative to diesel truck

10 firms develop clean-air alternative to diesel truck

TOKYO, Japan - Trading firm Itochu Corp., steelmaker JFE Holdings Inc. and eight other entities said May 25 they have succeeded in developing a clean-air alternative to a diesel-engine truck, using dimethyl ether produced from natural gas. The 8-ton truck (in photo) can travel up to 600 kilometers when its two tanks are filled with dimethyl ether. The fuel is considered a promising alternative to diesel oil as it produces no sulfur oxide or

The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

★The cloud of ash and sulfur dioxide that expels the La Palma volcano, from the urban center of Tacande, in the municipality of El Paso, La Palma, on September 22, 2021, in La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islands Canarias, (Spain). The first simulations carried out on the trajectory of the ash cloud and sulfur dioxide that the volcano expels indicate that it could reach the Iberian Peninsula as of this Thursday and one of the first areas that would be affected would be the south of the Community Valencian. Likewise, the gas emissions expelled by the Cumbre Vieja volcano will also reach other nearby Canary Islands such as El Hierro, La Gomera and Tenerife. According to data from the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands (Involcan), the nine mouths of the La Palma volcano expel some 10,665 tons of sulfur dioxide daily that rises rapidly through the ash column and remains suspende

The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

★The cloud of ash and sulfur dioxide that expels the La Palma volcano, from the urban center of Tacande, in the municipality of El Paso, La Palma, on September 22, 2021, in La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islands Canarias, (Spain). The first simulations carried out on the trajectory of the ash cloud and sulfur dioxide that the volcano expels indicate that it could reach the Iberian Peninsula as of this Thursday and one of the first areas that would be affected would be the south of the Community Valencian. Likewise, the gas emissions expelled by the Cumbre Vieja volcano will also reach other nearby Canary Islands such as El Hierro, La Gomera and Tenerife. According to data from the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands (Involcan), the nine mouths of the La Palma volcano expel some 10,665 tons of sulfur dioxide daily that rises rapidly through the ash column and remains suspende

The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

The La Palma Volcano Continues To Erupt - Spain

★The cloud of ash and sulfur dioxide that expels the La Palma volcano, from the urban center of Tacande, in the municipality of El Paso, La Palma, on September 22, 2021, in La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islands Canarias, (Spain). The first simulations carried out on the trajectory of the ash cloud and sulfur dioxide that the volcano expels indicate that it could reach the Iberian Peninsula as of this Thursday and one of the first areas that would be affected would be the south of the Community Valencian. Likewise, the gas emissions expelled by the Cumbre Vieja volcano will also reach other nearby Canary Islands such as El Hierro, La Gomera and Tenerife. According to data from the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands (Involcan), the nine mouths of the La Palma volcano expel some 10,665 tons of sulfur dioxide daily that rises rapidly through the ash column and remains suspende

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Sulfur cosmos flowers are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2020.

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Sulfur cosmos flowers are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2020.

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Cosmos at Tokyo park

Sulfur cosmos flowers are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2020.

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021.A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021. The world's highest voltage grade, the largest transmission capacity, the highest level of technology, the longest distance of SUTONG GIL comprehensive pipe gallery project ushered in the annual overhaul.

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021.A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021. The world's highest voltage grade, the largest transmission capacity, the highest level of technology, the longest distance of SUTONG GIL comprehensive pipe gallery project ushered in the annual overhaul.

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021.A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021. The world's highest voltage grade, the largest transmission capacity, the highest level of technology, the longest distance of SUTONG GIL comprehensive pipe gallery project ushered in the annual overhaul.

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

Sutong GIL Comprehensive Pipe Gallery Project Annual Maintenance

A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021.A construction worker checks sulfur hexafluoride gas in GIL equipment at the spring maintenance site of the Sutong GIL comprehensive pipe gallery in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, March 4, 2021. The world's highest voltage grade, the largest transmission capacity, the highest level of technology, the longest distance of SUTONG GIL comprehensive pipe gallery project ushered in the annual overhaul.

(2)Gas pipe laid at Miyakajima volcano crater

(2)Gas pipe laid at Miyakajima volcano crater

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken by the Metropolitan Anti-Disaster Headquarters on April 14 shows the pipeline laid at the top of Mt. Oyama, the active volcano on Miyakejima Island, to collect poisonous gas for analysis from the crater basin about 200 meters below. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) spewed into the atmosphere by Mt. Oyama is almost equal to the 15 million tons of SO2 generated in total by active volcanoes around the world in a year.

Kusatsu hot spring resort

Kusatsu hot spring resort

Tourists look at "flowers of sulfur" as they stroll at Japan's Kusatsu ski and hot spring resort in Gunma Prefecture on Jan. 25, 2018 -- two days after a volcano erupted near the resort, killing a Self-Defense Force member and injuring more than 10 others. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cosmos in full bloom at foot of Mt. Fuji

Cosmos in full bloom at foot of Mt. Fuji

About 5 million Sulfur cosmos are in full bloom on Sept. 21, 2017 in a park in the village of Yamanakako located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

10 firms develop clean-air alternative to diesel truck

10 firms develop clean-air alternative to diesel truck

TOKYO, Japan - Trading firm Itochu Corp., steelmaker JFE Holdings Inc. and eight other entities said May 25 they have succeeded in developing a clean-air alternative to a diesel-engine truck, using dimethyl ether produced from natural gas. The 8-ton truck (in photo) can travel up to 600 kilometers when its two tanks are filled with dimethyl ether. The fuel is considered a promising alternative to diesel oil as it produces no sulfur oxide or (Kyodo)