volcano

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The eruption of an Icelandic volcano kept some artists from getting to the festival, including The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Another feature of Storm Therese has been snow, which has fallen over high ground surrounding Mount Teide - the volcano in the centre of Tenerife.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Researchers now suggest that this cold phase may have been triggered by a major volcanic eruption in Germany or possibly an eruption from an as yet unidentified volcano.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Significant snow has already fallen over high ground in the centre of the island around the Mount Teide volcano.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The Upper Cowlitz people native to the land called the volcano “Lawillayt-łá: one who smokes,” while the Puyallup people named it “Loowit” or “Lady of Fire.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone