Indonesia's Mount Raung has been reported to erupt again on Wednesday, with an observed eruption column height of ...

Volcanoes aren't just explosive events—they pose a real threat to global climate and food security. Experts warn the world is ...

When volcanoes are preparing to erupt, scientists rely on typical signs to warn people living nearby: deformation of the ...

Some volcanoes erupt with little to no warning, posing serious risks to nearby communities and air traffic. A study of Alaska ...

The eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna reminded the world how sudden and unpredictable volcanoes can be. Check out the most ...

Over the last month, volcanic eruptions have once again made headlines across the globe. One of the most active volcanoes in the world is Italy’s Mount Etna, and it has a very explosive history over ...

Mount Etna eruptions are commonly described as ‘Strombolian eruptions’ – though that may not apply to this event ...

The highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna is a magnificent landmark on the Italian island of Sicily. Etna is almost ...

At the more explosive end of the scale are Plinian eruptions. These include the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, ...

A new study explains why some volcanoes erupt “stealthily” and offers a roadmap to improve eruption forecasting.

Despite monitoring systems, eruptions remain difficult to predict. And some tour guides say visitors who choose to explore volcanoes do so at their own risk.