When geologists study volcanic hazards or try to anticipate what a volcano may do in the future, one of their primary tools is to examine the volcano’s past behavior.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is "closely" monitoring the eruption, but says there's currently "no indication that populated areas are threatened" Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting for the ...

Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran rose 3.5 inches over 10 months, signaling that it is waking up after 700,000 years of dormancy.

The world's most active volcano, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, resumed its latest eruption on Wednesday. Volcanic activity was noted just before 3 p.m. local time in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The ...

National Park Officials warn that while fragile, Pele's hair is also sharp — and can potentially "become lodged in human skin and much worse, eyes" With eruptions from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano ...

One of two main craters on Alaska’s Mount Spurr, shown in 1991. Earthquake activity suggests the volcano is close to erupting again in 2025. (Photo by R.G. McGimsey/Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S.

The “moderately explosive eruption” of the Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday afternoon may be followed by ash emissions or similar ...

This chapter summarizes the principal conclusions and recommendations developed elsewhere in this report. Major conclusions are printed in italics and recommendations in bold. Basic research in the ...

KILAUEA, Hawaii -- The world's most active volcano, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, resumed its latest eruption on Wednesday. Volcanic activity was noted just before 3 p.m. local time in Hawaii Volcanoes ...