Volcanoes that dominate postcards and disaster movies are often the ones we can see, their peaks etched against the sky. Yet ...

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

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 ...

One of two main craters on Alaska’s Mount Spurr, shown in 1991. Earthquake activity suggests the volcano is close to erupting again in 2025. (Photo by R.G. McGimsey/Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S.

KILAUEA (KHON) – Hawaii’s most active volcano is erupting once again. The Kīlauea volcano began erupting around 12:30 a.m. HST Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano ...

On the Island of Hawaii, frequent eruptions foster a close relationship between the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. HVO monitors the active volcanoes and ...

Volcanoes are among the most powerful and captivating natural forces on Earth, continually reshaping landscapes and influencing both weather and climate patterns. Their eruptions can dramatically ...

Mount Ibu in North Maluku erupted again on January 5, 2026. It's at Level II (Alert), with PVMBG advising against activities ...

Mount Semeru erupted again on Jan 3, 2026, marking its 26th eruption in a week. PVMBG issued a Level III (Alert) warning, ...

As volcanoes go, the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull on Tuesday, April 13, won’t make the science books. Though scientists haven’t yet been able to gather enough information on the eruption to ...

Examination of earth materials and earth processes through the study of natural disasters. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes and meteorite ...