The Mount St. Helens eruption anniversary prompts investigation into the California earthquakes: eruption history, threat ...

cone-shaped volcanoes built up from layers of lava flows, ash, and volcanic debris. They often erupt explosively and are known for their steep sides and symmetrical shape. Shield Volcanoes are ...

Nyamuragira is a dome-shaped shield volcano that stands up to 10,033 feet (3,058 meters) tall, while Nyiragongo is a stratovolcano, with a steep cone that towers up to 11,385 feet (3,470 m ...

For a pilot, the first signs of flying into an ash cloud can include sudden darkness, fluctuating airspeed, and landing ...

The last time I wrote an article here, it was to talk about Afar Region volcanoes, and I promised more to come. This is still a project that I have in mind, but that will have to wait a little ...

Africa is home to some of the most fascinating volcanic sites, giving adventurers a chance to explore unique landscapes and ...

Using advanced technology that analyzes tiny gas bubbles trapped in crystals, a team of scientists led by Cornell University ...

From orbit, Emi Koussi’s dramatic caldera and lava-scarred slopes hint at its fiery past, while dried lakebeds and erosion ...

MANILA, Philippines — A restive volcano in central Philippines briefly erupted Tuesday, spewing a 4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) ash plume and debris into the sky as its rumblings were heard nearby.