Why the volcano erupting in the Caribbean has such a deadly reputationApril 09, 2021 – La Soufrière on the island of St. Vincent, which last erupted in 1979, has a long and tragic history of powerful but mercurial blasts.
Magma speed record set by Icelandic volcanoJuly 23, 2019 – The ancient event was the geologic equivalent of a sprinting cheetah—and it may help researchers better understand how to detect future eruptions.
Descend into the Heart of an Icelandic VolcanoAugust 22, 2018 – Accompany National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo on an only-in-Iceland voyage deep inside the Earth.
Dramatic photos of volcanoes in action around the worldSeptember 23, 2019 – Fiery displays of Earth’s power, volcanoes are helping scientists decipher our planet’s inner workings and the ways eruptions shaped life on the surface.
This is now the world's largest volcano, geologists sayJuly 15, 2019 – A fresh look at the underwater mountain Tamu Massif shows that it no longer holds the record, since it may not be a volcano at all.
Iceland’s tallest church was inspired by volcanoesJune 27, 2019 – The Hallgrímskirkja echoes the shapes of cooling lava—and offers unparalleled views of Reykjavík.
Six underwater volcanoes found hiding in plain sightAugust 02, 2019 – Lurking below a heavily trafficked waterway, the discovery highlights how many mysteries still simmer under the sea.
Europe's most active volcano is sliding into the seaOctober 10, 2018 – The first underwater measurements of Mount Etna's motion indicate that gravity is taking the fiery mountain for a wild ride.
Discover the best places to witness the wonder of volcanoesApril 23, 2019 – A National Geographic explorer gives tips on how to see some of the planet’s most dynamic destinations.
Wildlife is Thriving on This Eerie Polar VolcanoMarch 08, 2018 – See 100 years' worth of expeditions to the mysterious Deception Island, teeming with life despite its bleak reputation.
Volcano forecasts could soon be a reality, thanks to AIAugust 09, 2019 – The 800 million people who live near active volcanoes may soon have much more time to evacuate when their mountains rumble to life.
What it’s like to live in the shadow of an active volcanoDecember 18, 2019 – Beautiful but deadly, Italy’s Stromboli offers more than just a fiery peak.
Volcanoes, Then an Asteroid, Wiped Out the DinosaursFebruary 07, 2018 – Several species went extinct before the impact 66 million years ago, adding to evidence that volcanoes were a culprit in the mass die-off.
Everything to know about Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkJuly 15, 2019 – One of the most popular attractions on the Big Island, the park offers some of the best volcano viewing in the world.
New leaf-toed geckos found living on remote volcanoNovember 27, 2019 – A major effort to identify every reptile in the Galápagos has revealed three new species—and one is likely already endangered.
Why the New Zealand volcano eruption caught the world by surpriseDecember 09, 2019 – The explosive event was “the actual worst-case scenario,” geologists report.