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In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions
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Scientists are testing the use of drones equipped with laser sensors to measure volcanic gas emissions on the Aeolian island of Vulcano. This method allows researchers to monitor volcanic activity safely from a distance without exposing equipment to corrosive gas plumes.
Scientists are using drones to collect gases from a volcano on Italy's Aeolian islands (Marco Bertorello) Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater's edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to predict eruptions.
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