The African continent is splitting along a triple junction of rifts that converge in Afar, Ethiopia. A new ocean may take millions of years to form, but that is giving scientists ample time to glean ...

A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single broadband seismometer, the system can detect extremely subtle ground ...

Scientists discovered Hawaii’s deep mantle plume is splitting, which may create two future volcanic island chains.

Helgi Hjorleifsson, a firefighter, is a leader in a national experiment to steer rivers of lava away from important sites.

Hydrothermal activity detected for the first time in the underwater volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Experts issue warning.

If someone told you that you could walk to the top of an active volcano in California, you’d probably assume they were ...

A recent eruption of Kīlauea on Hawai‘i’s Big Island, one of the planet’s most active volcanoes, temporarily closed areas of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and served as a reminder to travelers of ...

One of the most deadly and dangerous volcano hazards isn’t lava. Mudflows called lahars can come without clear warning.

A breathtaking astronaut photo reveals El Salvador’s Lake Coatepeque—an ancient volcanic crater lake that sometimes ...

A white-tailed tropicbird, known locally as Koaʻe Kea, was filmed flying serenely over a spectacular lava fountain during a volcanic eruption in Hawaiʻi. This stunning footage highlights the ...

Discover some of the most unforgettable experiences in the land of fire and ice, from bathing in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon to exploring the inside of a dormant volcano.

High on the cliffs of Santorini among Greece’s Cyclades Islands, a cluster of seven villas offers sweeping views over the caldera, the volcano, the Aegean and the dramatic sunsets that have shaped the ...