The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga in January 2022 captured the world’s attention, not only because of its immense power but also for its potential to impact the Earth’s ...

Volcanoes aren't just explosive events—they pose a real threat to global climate and food security. Experts warn the world is ...

Some volcanoes erupt with little to no warning, posing serious risks to nearby communities and air traffic. A study of Alaska ...

When volcanoes are preparing to erupt, scientists rely on typical signs to warn people living nearby: deformation of the ...

Mount Etna, whose stunning peak rises 11,014 feet tall and slopes toward the Ionian Sea, is a popular attraction for both ...

Campi Flegrei, only 1,000 miles from London, stretches out into the sea, meaning that an eruption could cause tsunamis, while ...

Mount Etna's volcano has erupted in Sicily, spewing a huge column of smoke and ash into the sky above the Italian island.

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“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ...

Hawaii is America’s 50th state — renowned for its rich native culture, tropical climate, world-class beaches, and top-tier ...

Mount Etna erupted violently on Monday, shooting ash and lava into the sky. Flights were disrupted and nearby towns were ...

Researchers studied an ancient forest of bald cypress trees preserved in subfossil form at the mouth of Georgia’s Altamaha ...