A slow-moving wall of basaltic lava is bulldozing its way through communities on one of…
Browsing: Volcano
Volcanoes are openings in the Earth’s crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases escape from deep beneath the surface, shaping landscapes and influencing global systems. They are powerful natural phenomena that can create new land, alter climates, and pose serious hazards to nearby populations. Scientists study volcanoes to better understand Earth’s internal processes, predict eruptions, and assess their impact on the environment and human life. This page presents the latest research on volcanic activity, eruption forecasting, geological discoveries, and the role of volcanoes in Earth’s evolving climate and ecosystems.
New evidence confirms the asteroid impact—not volcanic eruptions—caused the dinosaurs’ extinction, ruling out Deccan volcanism…
The rise of dinosaurs coincided with environmental changes driven by major volcanic eruptions over 230…
An astronaut photograph shows the proximity of a volcanic eruption to nearby cities on the…
Scientists found evidence that a region of northern Mars called Arabia Terra experienced thousands of…
ESA’s ExoMars Orbiter imaged Cerberus Fossae in Mars’ Elysium Planitia—long fissures filled with basaltic sands.…
Crustal filtering of magma at hot spot volcanoes may hold the key to predicting eruptions…
Scientists have uncovered a fascinating new insight into what caused one of the most rapid…
New research reveals supervolcanoes can remain hazardous for thousands of years post-eruption, even without liquid…
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon…
The eruption of an underwater volcano near South Iwo Jima sent a plume soaring into…
Predicting Supervolcano Eruptions Remains Elusive Scientists say it is extremely challenging to try and predict…
Continental volcano chains have historically regulated Earth’s climate by both emitting CO₂ and fueling weathering…
A massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia about 74,000 years ago likely caused severe climate disruption…
Researchers have shown that human-caused climate change will have important consequences for how volcanic gases…
Moderate volcanoes near vital hubs may disrupt global systems more than rare mega-eruptions. Currently, much…
Climate simulations reveal the Toba eruption caused severe cooling mainly in the Northern Hemisphere, helping…
A caldera resembling the “Eye of Sauron” was discovered near Christmas Island, revealing signs of…