The last time I wrote an article here, it was to talk about Afar Region volcanoes, and I promised more to come. This is still a project that I have in mind, but that will have to wait a little ...

Researchers implement distributed acoustic sensing to track magma movement, achieving timely alerts for lava eruptions in ...

The Reykjanes Peninsula at Iceland's southwestern edge is one of the country's most populated regions, and it is also one of ...

Strangest of all, scientists have found that its gusts of gas are loaded with tiny crystals of metallic gold, no larger than 20 micrometers. Over the course of a single day, it's estimated that the ...

Imagine a gentle landscape of rolling plains and peaceful forests, stretching as far as the eye can see. Now, picture that ...

In northeastern California, the Upper Pit River undulates through evergreen forests, wet meadows and rugged mountains. It’s ...

These 9 wineries in Sicily and Sardinia to visit for warm Italian hospitality, distinctive wines, and picturesque island ...

Like a semi-active volcano, North Korea presents a constant threat to peace and stability in the region. By deploying some of ...

Awed by a volcanic eruption she witnessed as a child, Arnhildur Pálmadóttir now aims to help architects re-imagine what’s ...

During a monitoring overflight on April 9, 2025, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field crews observed that the ponded lava in the north vent from April 8 had drained and/or collapsed. The south vent ...

Add the active volcano Piton de la Fournaise to your must-see list with a nine-mile (14.5 km) run on volcanic rock and ash formed by lava flows. You can access it from the Pas de Bellecombe ...

Heard and McDonald Islands, remote Australian territories, were unexpectedly caught in US tariffs under President Trump, despite having no trade or human population. The inclusion of these ...