Volcanoes
New Fissure in Iceland Volcano Prompts Evacuation of Tourists
Scientists re-evaluated the safety of the eruption site after a new fissure began spewing steam and lava a half-mile from the original craters
Icelandic Volcano Erupts After 6,000 Years of Dormancy
It was the first eruption in southwestern Iceland in nearly 800 years
Sending DNA From Earth's 6.7 Million Species to the Moon to Safeguard Life
Researchers propose constructing a 'lunar ark' to provide our planet with a 'reset button' in the event of a world-ending catastrophe
'Miraculously' Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of Pompeii
The carriage's intricate decorations include metal medallions depicting satyrs, nymphs and cupids
Pompeii's Museum Reopens With Dazzling Display of Archaeological Treasures
Artifacts on view at the Antiquarium include ancient frescoes, protective amulets and casts of Mount Vesuvius victims' bodies
Hawai'i's Kīlauea Volcano Returns Dramatically With First Eruption in Two Years
The spewing lava mixed with water at the summit, sending a plume of ash and steam into the sky
A Massive Supervolcano May Lurk Beneath Alaska's Aleutian Islands
Multiple lines of evidence led scientists to the idea that a group of six volcanoes in the islands are actually part of a 12-mile-wide caldera
Well-Preserved Remains of Two Vesuvius Victims Found in Pompeii
The pair's clenched feet and hands testify to the agonizing nature of their death by thermal shock
Watch This Recent Giant Eruption at Italy's Stromboli Volcano
Stromboli is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, but this latest eruption was exceptionally intense
Boiling Chickens in Yellowstone's Hot Springs Is Illegal
Three men are now banned from visiting the national park after pleading guilty to several charges
Well-Preserved Brain Cells Found in Vesuvius Victim
The volcanic eruption transformed the young man's neural tissue into glass
How to Identify Rocks and Other Questions From Our Readers
Don't miss the season finale of the National Museum of Natural History's popular YouTube series, the "Doctor Is In"
Researchers Discover What May Be 37 Active Volcanoes on Venus
Scientists had long assumed Venus' volcanoes were dormant, but a new study suggests the inhospitable planet has 37 active volcanoes
Volcanic Island's Explosive Growth Creates New Land
The Japanese island of Nishinoshima has added 500 feet to its coastline in less than a month
Paris Exhibition Recreates Pompeii's Final Hours
Those unable to visit the show in person can access a trove of online resources related to the immersive experience
How Much Pressure Is at Earth’s Center and Other Questions From Our Readers
Watch the latest episode of the popular YouTube series, "The Doctor Is In."
How an Alaskan Volcano Is Linked to the Decline of the Roman Republic
New research suggests Mount Okmok's eruption in 43 B.C. sparked extreme weather halfway across the world
Do Volcanoes Spew a Cooler Lava?
Smithsonian geologist Liz Cottrell has answers to your questions on black lava and the Earth’s molten outer core in the "Dr Is In" video series
What Is Hotter Than the Sun?
Get the facts from Smithsonian geologist Liz Cottrell in the latest episode of "The Doctor Is In."
Mauna Kea’s Quakes Might Be Caused by Shifting Gas
The volcano has been rumbling regularly for years, but it’s nothing to worry about
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