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An autonomous drone and laser system was flown over Sicily's Vulcano island to map volcanic gas.
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Vulcano island, Sicily
Who
TUM researchers
What
An autonomous drone and laser system was flown over Sicily's Vulcano island to map volcanic gas.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:13:05 GMT · 3h 33m ago
Where
Vulcano island, Sicily ·
Why
To help forecast volcanic eruptions without risking a volcanologist's life.
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How this affects you
This technology allows for the mapping of volcanic gas with roughly 5% error, improving the safety and accuracy of eruption forecasting.
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