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An autonomous drone and laser system was flown over Sicily's Vulcano island to map volcanic gas.
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 32m 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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