The shape of the Earth's oceans and continents is dictated inexorable movements of the tectonic plates, but where did those ...

Active terrestrial volcanoes can turn into true behemoths, yet most of these structures are hidden beneath the ocean’s ...

On November 13th 1985, just after 9pm, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in the northern Andes, also known as Cumanday, Tabuchía, ...

Think about a mountain that keeps getting taller but never explodes. This might sound impossible, yet it happens more often ...

On November 9, 2023, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, renowned for its frequent eruptions, captivated onlookers with a breathtaking display of natural power. The volcano erupted for nearly five hours, ...

High-lithium clays discovered in Nevada's McDermitt Caldera - a surface find that could transform the US clean energy chain.

Waves in Earth's mantle created by the rifting of continents may peel the planet's crust from below, feeding volcanoes in the ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is on a roll. The active volcano recently had its 36th episode of eruption, and it was quite ...

While you might associate volcanic eruptions with distant lands, numerous active volcanoes across America could potentially erupt tomorrow. The Yellowstone Caldera is not just a tourist hot spot; it’s ...

Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fueling volcanic activity in an unexpected ...

Sergio Melendro was among hundreds of children missing after a volcanic eruption devastated Armero, Colombia, in 1985 and his ...

Researchers discovered that continents don’t just split at the surface—they also peel from below, feeding volcanic activity in the oceans. Simulations reveal that slow mantle waves strip continental ...