Volcanoes
Iceland Volcano Spews Lava in Fourth and Most Powerful Eruption in Three Months
Officials detected signs of an eruption only 40 minutes before fountains of lava burst from the ground
A Remarkable Fresco Depicting a Scene From Greek Mythology Has Been Found in Pompeii
The vibrant painting portrays siblings Phrixus and Helle as they flee from their stepmother
Iceland's Recent Volcanic Eruptions Are Unleashing Deep Secrets
Each dramatic episode over the past few years has led to fresh geologic revelations, and researchers think another bout is on the way
Could Volcanoes Power Our Planet? And More Questions From Our Readers
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Iceland Volcano Erupts Again, Cutting Off Hot Water From Towns and Spewing Fountains of Lava
This marks the third eruption since December in a region that, prior to 2021, hadn't seen volcanic activity for centuries
Was This Villa Pliny the Elder’s Front-Row Seat to Mount Vesuvius' Eruption?
Researchers are wondering whether a newly discovered villa in southern Italy could be linked to the celebrated scholar
See Detailed New Images of Io From Another NASA Flyby of the Solar System's Most Volcanic World
The stunning views show lava flows and volcanic plumes, as scientists seek to learn what causes such volatile conditions on the moon of Jupiter
Get an Eyeful of Iceland in These 15 Photos That Capture Its Natural Beauty
These selections from the Smithsonian magazine photo contest will transport you to the small Scandinavian island
Iceland Volcano Eruption Destroys Homes, May Signal a New Era of Frequent Activity
Fissures near Grindavík ejected lava for the second time in one month and engulfed three homes in the coastal fishing town
NASA Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter's Moon Io on Closest Flyby in 20 Years
The Juno spacecraft's instruments will help scientists better understand volcanic activity on the volatile moon's surface
Why Central American Volcanoes Are Ideal for Studying Earth's Evolution
The volcanic arc extending from Mexico to Costa Rica expels a variety of magma types that make for a geological paradise
Volcano Erupts in Iceland After Weeks of Earthquake Activity
On Monday night, plumes of lava and ash blasted more than 330 feet into the air
Iceland Braces for a Likely Volcanic Eruption as Earthquakes Increase
The country's Reykjanes Peninsula has been experiencing swarms of seismic activity for weeks, as magma accumulates beneath the surface
A Supervolcano on Pluto May Have Spewed Ice Just a Few Million Years Ago
An unusual crater on the dwarf planet hints at past volcanic activity—and a possible vast ocean beneath its surface, scientists say
Biologists Find 13 Freeze-Dried Mouse Mummies Atop Andean Volcanoes
These cold, arid and oxygen-poor summits are akin to conditions on Mars, prompting questions about how the rodents got there—and how they survived
Earth's Next Supercontinent Could Wipe Out Mammals in 250 Million Years
Termed “Pangea Ultima,” the predicted future landmass might be extremely hot, plagued by volcanoes and largely inhospitable, per a new modeling study
Enslaved Individuals Slept in This Bedroom, Untouched Since Mount Vesuvius' Eruption 2,000 Years Ago
The small room with two beds—but only one mattress—sheds new light on slavery in a Roman villa near Pompeii
Inside the Nerve-Racking Dive to an Active Submarine Volcano
The chief pilot of a deep-sea submersible recounts exploring Loihi, which will become Hawaii’s next island
Does This Pompeii Painting Depict a 2,000-Year-Old Pizza?
The fresco features a flatbread with a variety of toppings—but no tomato and mozzarella
Tonga Volcano Sparked the Most Intense Lightning Storm Ever Recorded
Last year's eruption produced a raging storm at unprecedented altitudes, with 2,600 lightning flashes per minute at its peak
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