In a remarkable discovery, scientists have found that Mount Erebus, the highest active volcano in Antarctica, is emitting gold particles along with volcanic gases. This finding, which sheds light ...

And unlike the spectacular lava lakes of Antarctica’s most famous volcano, Mount Erebus, indications are the result won’t be pretty. Geologist Allie Coonin and several colleagues have ...

Planning an adventure in Antarctica? Check out these 7 destinations that showcase the continent's wildlife, glaciers, and icy ...

Beneath the great white continent, several kilometers away, numerous active volcanoes, such as Mount Erebus, could accelerate the melting of the ice cap. Let's take a closer look at this huge ...

Of the five major extinctions in the planet’s history (leaving out the current mass extinction for now), four of them were caused in large part by ... such as Mount Erebus, are stunningly ...

The frozen continent has never been so desirable. But as other nations try to get in on the action, a race to the bottom ...

Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the largest ...

For 60 years the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet has served New Zealand at home and around the world and now the mighty workhorses are about to take their final bow.

Most are clustered along the western coast, part of the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire. Some, like Mount Erebus with its perpetual ... considered moderate for West Antarctica.

Antarctica, a land of extremes, hides a fascinating and potentially impactful geological secret beneath its ice. Known for its towering Mount Erebus and iconic lava lake, the continent also harbors ...