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Volcanic mud bubbles near Krafla, Iceland. Credit: Theo Crazzolara

Mud and Mystery: Indonesia’s Lusi Volcano

On May 26, 2006, an unusual volcano sputtered to life in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Instead of spewing ash or lava, the volcano, known as Lusi, spits globs of mud high into the air. 11 years have gone by, 60,000 people have been displaced, and 13 people have been killed. The eruption shows no signs of stopping;…

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Bridge damage from the Loma Prieta Earthquake.
Photo credit: Joe Lewis

Do you want insurance with that shake?

I come from the land of tornadoes in the Upper Midwest. I’ve spent nights in the basement, watched rotating clouds for much longer than was wise and picked up softball-sized hail in the aftermath of the storm. But now I live in California, land of earthquakes, and my husband and I are buying a home…

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