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.
See how volcanoes spark lightning stormsJanuary 14, 2021 – Recent eruptions illuminate the mysterious phenomenon of volcanic lightning.
Colossal volcano behind 'mystery' global cooling finally foundAugust 23, 2019 – The eruption devastated local Maya settlements and caused crop failures around the world.
These Are the Biggest Dangers From Hawaii's Erupting VolcanoMay 04, 2018 – Flowing lava and dangerous gas have already forced residents to evacuate.
Nyiragongo Volcano ExpeditionSee a photo of an expedition tent on the rim of the Nyiragongo volcano by Carsten Peter and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
Can earthquakes trigger volcano eruptions? Here's the science.January 14, 2019 – Possible links between these two geologic titans have long fascinated—and divided—scientists. Here’s what the latest studies have to say.
What the Philippines volcano ‘worst-case scenario’ could look likeJanuary 13, 2020 – With millions of people at risk, experts are looking to past big eruptions to better understand the unique hazards this peak can produce.
Why Guatemala's Volcano Is Deadlier Than Hawaii'sJune 04, 2018 – More than two dozen were killed by the Fuego volcano's eruption, and experts fear more danger could come.
Heavy-metal space volcanoes may have forged gem-studded meteoritesSeptember 18, 2019 – The tumult of the early solar system may have been even more metal than astronomers realized, a new theory suggests.
Why Indonesia's 'volcano tsunami' gave little to no warningDecember 23, 2018 – Unlike past disasters triggered by earthquakes, this week's deadly tsunami was likely sparked by unrest of the Anak Krakatau volcano.
Mouse found atop a 22,000-foot volcano, breaking world recordMarch 23, 2020 – A new expedition to the Andes has found mice living at even higher elevations than thought—making them the world's highest-dwelling mammals.
Mutnovsky Volcano, KamchatkaSee a photo of a volcanologist hiking into a cloud of steam on the Mutnovsky Volcano in Russia by Carsten Peter and download free wallpaper National Geographic.
Dozens of Ice Volcanoes Discovered on Nearby Dwarf PlanetSeptember 17, 2018 – New observations suggest that a lonely world in the asteroid belt has been erupting frozen lava for the past billion years.
Why Do So Many People Live Near Active Volcanoes?May 08, 2018 – It may seem counterintuitive to live near a mountain that could rain ash and lava down on you and your family, but there are benefits, too.
Iliamna Volcano, AlaskaSee a photo of clouds near Iliamna Volcano in Alaska by Michael Melford and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
'Mountain of God' Volcano Preparing to EruptJuly 13, 2017 – The East African peak looms over a modern city as well as three major sites featuring signs of early humans.