Volcanoes

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

Scientists are probing ever deeper into the centre of the earth and making remarkable discoveries

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.

Covering around 20% of the Earth's surface, deserts are vast & harsh landscapes. From the Sahara to the Arctic, we delve into their formation

ByBryony CottamMar 22, 2023

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

A groundbreaking discovery in South Africa challenges recent theories that large magma chambers may not occur near the Earth's surface

ByBryony CottamOct 27, 2022

The threat posed by a major volcanic eruption is largely ignored, but there are ways to reduce the risks

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