eruptions
Scientists Find Surprising Cause of Devastating Mass Extinctions
Slow-moving continents spurred volcanic apocalypses that may have sparked the worst mass extinction in history—and could teach us about our own fate.
She Took Photos of a Beautiful Sunset After a Volcano Erupted. Then the Tsunami Hit.
The woman, an animal shelter operator, was found dead by her husband after being swept away.
Unexplained X-Ray Blasts from Space Might Just Solve a Cosmic Mystery, Scientists Say
Nobody knows what causes quasi-periodic eruptions (QPEs), but a new study has found a much more efficient way of detecting these mysterious explosions.
Underwater Volcanoes Generate Enough Energy to Power the Entire US, Study Finds
Even if we can't capture their energy, these powerful eruptions can teach us about how life may have formed on Earth.
More Extreme Rainstorms Might Mean More Volcano Eruptions, Study Finds
Scientists investigating Hawaii's destructive Kīlauea eruption in 2018 found a surprising link to heavy rainfall, which is expected to increase in frequency due to the climate crisis.
The Most Surreal Photos From the Taal Volcano Eruption in the Philippines
The Philippines’ second most active volcano located just south of Metro Manila erupted on Sunday and continues to spew ash and lava.
Scientists Saw an 'Energetic Eruption' Under Jupiter's Clouds for the First Time
The observations provided a "missing link” in theories about storms that rage in Jupiter's atmosphere.
America's Youngest, Fastest-Growing Glacier May Be Short-Lived
Deep and out of sight within the crater of Mount St. Helens, a glacier begins to move.