Volcanoes
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
Secrets Still Smolder at One of the World's Most Active Volcanoes
A century after one of Mount Etna's many notable eruptions, scientists are more eager than ever to study the peak's frequent bursts of fiery fury
Could You Survive the Black Death, the Sack of Rome and Other Historical Catastrophes?
A new book advises readers how to successfully navigate deadly disasters of the past
Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano Is Erupting Again—Here's How to See It
The youngest and most active volcano on the Big Island, it's expected to draw thousands of tourists
These Two Ancient Pompeii Victims Died in an Earthquake—Not a Volcanic Eruption
Archaeologists have found the bodies of two men who perished in the days before Mount Vesuvius erupted
Newly Discovered Exoplanet May Be Covered in Volcanoes
Astronomers found an Earth-sized world that could have liquid water on its surface and may be able to support life
The Gruesome Ways Volcanoes Kill Fish
Whether the eruption is underwater or on land, the creatures don’t have an easy time dealing with nature’s fury
Medieval Eclipse Records Help Scientists Understand Volcanic Eruptions
Descriptions of lunar eclipses from monks and poets can shed light on how volcanoes affect Earth's climate in a new study
Volcanic Eruption Spews Ash 12 Miles Into the Air in Russia
The volcano Shiveluch coated villages in dust and prompted flight warnings
Scientists Spot Recent Volcanic Activity on Venus
The findings in 30-year-old radar image data all but confirm that volcanoes on Earth’s hellish sister planet are still active today
See the Lavish Pompeii Home Owned by Two Men Freed From Slavery
After two decades, the newly restored House of the Vettii is officially open to visitors
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2022
From Omicron’s spread to a revelation made using ancient DNA, these were the biggest moments of the past year
First Recorded Pink Iguana Hatchlings Found on Galápagos Island
After a ten-month effort, researchers discovered the young endangered reptiles on a remote volcano
The Top Eight Ocean Stories of 2022
The biggest saltwater moments of the year included major discoveries that inspired awe
A Surprising Amount of Magma Is Under Yellowstone’s Supervolcano
New research suggests more melted rock lies beneath the Yellowstone Caldera—but it’s still not likely to erupt anytime soon
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Volcano Gushes Lava, Threatening Major Highway
The world’s largest active volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984
Page 1 of 12