Eruptions of Echinus Geyser varied tremendously when the geyser was vigorously active,” noted the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory in a March 2 update. “They could be vertic ...

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park represents a side of Washington that many residents never see, despite driving past it regularly on their way to somewhere else. It’s a reminder to slow down, take ...

The Echinus Geyser—a Yellowstone hot spring that periodically blasts out hot water—has erupted for the first time since 2020.

Echinus Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, a rare acidic geyser and the largest in the world, has recently been observed ...

Echinus Geyser is about 66 feet wide, with a spiky rim made of silica, and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins.

Echinus Geyser in Yellowstone National Park’s Norris Geyser Basin is erupting again for the first time since 2020, after ...

A group of specialists briefly stopped by Sitka to attend to much-needed maintenance of tectonic shift-tracking equipment.

A total lunar eclipse will light up the sky in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s when to see the ‘Blood Worm Moon’ across every U.S. time zone.

Volcanoes can erupt suddenly, but satellite technology now detects hidden ground shifts and heat changes. This helps scientists monitor remote volcanoes where ground sensors are scarce. These advanced ...

Makapuʻu Lighthouse stands along the rugged southeastern coast of Oʻahu, where volcanic cliffs overlook the vast Pacific Ocean. As the sun rises, golden light breaks through dramatic clouds, ...

The natural El Nino cycle, which warps weather worldwide, is both adding to and shaped by a warming world, meteorologists said.

Dumpling Mountain is the easiest place to enjoy a panoramic view of Katmai. The tundra-covered summit is 4.6 miles northwest of Brooks Camp, site of a summer visitors center and the hub of park ...