After Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, experts were faced with a precarious question: How can we best prepare for when—not ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Lava is shooting 100 feet to 200 feet (30 to 60 meters) into the air as Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years. For now, ...

Albay province, Philippines – Inside the gymnasium-turned-shelter in Daraga, families sleep on cardboard mats between folding ...

The ground beneath us isn't as stable as we'd like to think. While we go about our daily lives, some of Earth's most remarkable geological features are quietly building pressure, preparing for ...

The hikers became stranded when Mount Dukono erupted at 7:41 a.m. local time, causing a large booming sound and sending a thick ash column that rose 10 kilometres above the summit.

The bodies have not yet been recovered because continued eruptions and dangerous conditions prevented rescue teams from reaching the location.

My friend Melanie loves to watch the Discovery Channel and share what she has watched with others. The problem is she can never get the story straight. Her latest tale is about Yellowstone Park ...

People have been wondering whether a volcano could simply be plugged with concrete. In reality, there are plenty of reasons ...

Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts mountains ...

In the Whakamaru supereruption, massive pyroclastic flows left behind thick layers of dense volcanic rock across the ...