VolcanoApril 01, 2014 – When magma finds a way to escape from beneath the earth's surface, it creates a volcano.
See Climbers Summit North America's Tallest VolcanoMay 18, 2018 – Outside Mexico's capital, snowcapped volcanoes offer a guided challenge to mountain climbers pushing for new altitude goals.
'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.
Volcanoes may have helped life bounce back after dinosaur-killing asteroid strikeJune 29, 2020 – New models show that volcanic activity could have helped warm the planet after years of catastrophic darkness and cold.
These Sharks Thrive Inside an Underwater VolcanoApril 19, 2017 – Scientists bring robots to the "Sharkcano" to better understand the harsh, mysterious place.
Iceland Volcano May Be Ready to EruptNovember 02, 2017 – The earthquakes are a telltale sign that pressure is building up in the Bárðarbunga volcano system, triggering an eruption down the line.
Why This Massive Mud Volcano Turned DeadlyOctober 19, 2017 – The cause of the eruption is hotly debated, but a new study found that a tunnel of magma may have kept the site active for the past decade.
June's best space pictures: Volcano eruption from orbit, SpaceX launchJune 28, 2019 – Also see the twisted magnetic fields at our galaxy's heart and the newest impact crater on Mars.
These are the most dangerous U.S. volcanoes, scientists sayOctober 26, 2018 – The first update to government rankings since 2005 uses multiple factors to reveal the potential severity of impacts from future eruptions.
Striking Photos of the Men Who Work in an Active VolcanoMarch 29, 2018 – Mount Ijen’s gorgeous vistas have captivated travelers for centuries, but in recent years, its sulfur mine has become a controversial tourist attraction.
A Look Inside One of Earth’s Most Dramatic VolcanoesAugust 02, 2018 – At 2 a.m., this photographer descended into an active volcano where miners extract sulfur from inside a blue-flame spewing crater.
Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.July 17, 2019 – New analysis provides a stunning peek into the inner workings—and potential hazards—of volcanoes thought to have long ago gone quiet.
Erta Ale Volcano, EthiopiaSee a photo of Ethiopia’s Erta Ale volcano in Africa’s Afar depression by George Steinmetz, from National Geographic.
This May Be the Most Dangerous U.S. VolcanoJuly 25, 2018 – Move over, Yellowstone: Geologists are far more worried about a postcard-perfect peak in the Pacific Northwest.
No, Hawaii's Volcano Won't Trigger a Mega-TsunamiMay 17, 2018 – Here are all the ways the Hawaiian eruption won't cause problems, according to experts.
Why This Volcano Eruption in the Philippines May Be Especially DeadlyJanuary 23, 2018 – All eyes are on the rumbling Mount Mayon, a perfectly cone-shaped volcano that could spew its dangerous contents at any moment.