An eruption at one of Hawaii’s most famous volcanoes produced an unexpected and mesmerizing effect. When Halemaʻumaʻu crater ...

From the fiery lava fountains of Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea volcano to the dramatic eruption of the Reykjanes Peninsula Fissure Eruption in Iceland, 2025 was filled with plenty of volcanic activity. Here are ...

The eruption occurred over the weekend in the Philippines. Taal Volcano erupted, sending ash clouds 7,000 feet high and triggering viral footage. PHIVOLCS recorded three eruptions and 33 volcanic ...

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

After nearly 12,000 years in dormancy, a volcano in Ethiopia has erupted and hurled ash over unsuspecting communities. It's assumed that Hayli Gubbi, located in the Afar region of northeastern ...

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano erupted Wednesday afternoon around 4:00 p.m. local time, sending ash more than 6,500 feet into the air, according to data from the country’s Center for Volcanology.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. How and if a volcano explodes depends on how and when bubbles of ...

The 1815 eruption produced 60 megatons of sulfur, and as a result, average global temperatures dropped by around 3°C (5.4°F).

Ever wonder what it would look like to be engulfed in a lava fountain as you choke on volcanic ash and burn to death? No? Well, you’re wondering now, aren’t you? Don’t worry, what you’re about to see ...