When a volcanic eruption shook the world in 1815, it left behind more than just ash and lava. Here are some iconic world ...

See a slide show of the worst volcanic disasters in history and learn what caused the casualties. How do you measure the size of a volcanic eruption? Just as seismologists measure the size of an ...

Earth harbors hundreds of active volcanoes. When they erupt, they can change the climate of the entire planet. Indeed, they are one of Mother Nature's deadliest phenomena. Here, we've ranked the ...

Kīlauea — erupted on Hawaii’s Big Island at 2:20 a.m. HST on Monday creating a fiery display worthy of an award just in time ...

When it comes to volcanic eruptions, most people picture smoke, ash, and lava. Not all eruptions are quite so destructive, ...

Volcanoes are among the most awe-inspiring forces of nature, capable of reshaping landscapes and ecosystems. While their immediate eruptions capture the imagination with dramatic displays of lava ...

At any given moment there are 40-60 volcanoes erupting around the world. Volcanoes host magmas with temperatures of over 700 degrees — that’s over four times hotter than any known organism can survive ...

Reuters It was Guatemala's deadliest volcanic eruption for more than a century. President Jimmy Morales declared three days of national mourning. Reuters A mix of red-hot rock and gas, known as a ...

La Palma, Netflix's disaster series about a family's fight for survival during a volcanic eruption. Stunning visuals, emotional drama and..