Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help ...

For thousands of years, wildfires on Alaska’s North Slope were rare. That changed sharply in the 20th century, when warming ...

It's been nearly four years since a massive volcanic explosion rocked the Pacific nation of Tonga. The eruption created a ...

WASHINGTON — Earth’s average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three ...

Scientists are warning that volcanoes buried under ice sheets are not as dormant as they look. As glaciers thin and retreat, ...

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Kilauea volcano erupted for the first time this year, drawing hordes of crowds. Here's what ...

Monday's eruption in Hawaii lasted about 10 hours and marked Episode 40 in a series that started in 2024, the USGS said.

Glowing lava lit up the night as Kilauea continued its ongoing eruption, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting increased ...

Recent activity indicates a projected eruption between Sunday and Wednesday, which would mark its 40th eruptive episode since ...

Last week I saw stories about two volcanoes that are showing signs of life. One is in Alaska and relatively close to ...

This year, the Earth’s core put on a show unlike any other, with volcanic eruptions that dazzled observers from every continent. Some of these eruptions were so breathtaking they left viewers ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...