This is the 23rd episode of the ongoing eruption from the Halemaumau crater, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Visual observations have been a backbone of volcano research more than 2,000 years and remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work. Technological advancements — such as livestreaming ...

When Mauna Loa broke its silence in 2022 after nearly 40 years of calm, the spectacle was cinematic enough to earn ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Lava is shooting 100 feet to 200 feet (30 to 60 meters) into the air as Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years. For now, ...

How big can volcanic eruptions get on Jupiter’s moon, Io? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets hopes to address as an international team of scientists ...

WASHINGTON — Something unusual was spotted swirling inside the summit crater of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano during its latest eruption this week, leading scientists to declare a “volnado.” It all started ...

"What makes the event even more extraordinary is that it did not involve a single volcano, but multiple active sources." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Since 2000, specialists at the National Museum of Natural History have produced the world’s foremost report on active volcanoes Sally Sennert Did you know that there are between 40 and 50 volcanoes ...