Record Number of Simultaneous Eruptions Shakes Scientists' Understanding 47 volcanoes were in continuing eruption status as ...

If the theory is proven correct, the consequences could be enormous, spelling a much more risky, explosive future.

1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption: It happened in the crater just north of the volcano’s caldera, lasting only about a month with 17 ...

This story was updated on Dec. 24, 2025. A year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, one of the world’s most active volcanoes awoke.   That ...

Popocatépetl emerged in the crater of other volcanoes in its current form more than 20,000 years ago and has been active ...

Kīlauea has been erupting episodically since Dec. 23, 2024, primarily from two vents (north and south) in Halema‘uma‘u.

Standing at an impressive 3,324 meters, Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. It is known for its frequent eruptions, occurring several times a year, which can send lava and ash billowing over ...

In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, ...

The La Soufriere Volcano of St. Vincent erupted Friday. The La Soufriere Volcano, located on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of over 16,000 ...

Data from Axial, the most-monitored underwater volcano, are helping geophysicists hone eruption predictions. For Axial, 2026 ...

Recent research has shed light on a fascinating connection between ancient continental breakups and current volcanic activity along mid-ocean ridges. A study led by scientists from the University of ...