Volcanoes

ByKatie BurtonApr 9, 2024

The Toba supervolcano eruption was the most explosive in human history, but debates about its impact on human life are ongoing

Scientists have discovered that the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place 7300 years ago in the sea off Japan.

ByBryony CottamDec 19, 2023

Magma and volcanic gases are increasingly active at Campi Flegrei where hundreds of thousands would be at risk from an eruption

Two massive explosions of the submerged Hunga volcano in Tonga sent a series of tsunamis across the Indian and Pacific oceans

Clive Oppenheimer challenges perceptions of volcanoes and dives deep into the science behind them in this entertaining jargon-free read

ByStuart ButlerAug 16, 2023

Sicilys Mount Etna erupted causing dangerous conditions in Catania and the closure of the airport

New volcano in Iceland causes tornadoes and gas plumes amid warnings for the public to stay away from the site

A volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula - around 19km from the capital -began on Monday after 5.2-magnitude quake hit on Sunday

The supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming erupted 640,000 years ago in a massive explosion. Will it happen again?

Last erupting in 1538, a new study reveals crust of Campi Flegrei volcano has become weaker, and may lead to volcanic eruption.

Deserts cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, from the Sahara to the Arctic, we dive into how they are formed

ByBryony CottamMar 22, 2023

A new method for pinpointing the precise location of magma chambers could help scientists forecast volcanic eruptions

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