Autonomous drones measure volcanic gas clouds, offering clearer eruption warning signs

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Jul 12, 2026, 2:00 pm107 ptsTrending
To better assess the danger posed by volcanoes, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new measurement system. Laser beams are sent through escaping gas clouds and reflected by drones. An algorithm uses the reflected signals to generate a map showing gas concentrations,…

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