New Scientist reports research on increased volcanic activity. They don't say, they report.
The research was stated as a "hint". Not all activity is newsworthy, some just bubbles away minding its own business. But they add to the totals, probably more than eruptions.

FWIW I would believe what the New Scientist choose to publish over a website that states its raison dêtre as debunking. Clues in the name.
Fake news is everywhere, including those with an agenda to debunk. At the end of the day they are selling eyeballs. All of them. The current currency is attention.

People do not scrutinise, that which they are glad to hear.