Odd Martian meteorites traced back to largest volcanic structure in the solar systemNovember 19, 2021 – The rocks were most likely ejected from Tooting crater more than a million years ago and are now helping scientists piece together the red planet's turbulent past.
Iceland eruption may be the start of decades of volcanic activityAugust 04, 2022 – A second outburst of lava in under a year strongly suggests that the country’s Reykjanes Peninsula will become one of the most volcanically dynamic parts of the planet for several generations.
Wildlife is Thriving on This Eerie Polar VolcanoMarch 08, 2018 – See 100 years' worth of expeditions to the mysterious Deception Island, teeming with life despite its bleak reputation.
Why the New Zealand volcano eruption caught the world by surpriseDecember 09, 2019 – The explosive event was “the actual worst-case scenario,” geologists report.
Iceland’s tallest church was inspired by volcanoesJune 27, 2019 – The Hallgrímskirkja echoes the shapes of cooling lava—and offers unparalleled views of Reykjavík.
Six underwater volcanoes found hiding in plain sightAugust 02, 2019 – Lurking below a heavily trafficked waterway, the discovery highlights how many mysteries still simmer under the sea.
Colossal volcano behind 'mystery' global cooling finally foundAugust 23, 2019 – The eruption devastated local Maya settlements and caused crop failures around the world.
Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.July 17, 2019 – New analysis provides a stunning peek into the inner workings—and potential hazards—of volcanoes thought to have long ago gone quiet.
Everything to know about Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkJuly 15, 2019 – One of the most popular attractions on the Big Island, the park offers some of the best volcano viewing in the world.
Why People Live by Stromboli, Agung, and Other Active Volcanoes
Can earthquakes trigger volcano eruptions? Here's the science.January 14, 2019 – Possible links between these two geologic titans have long fascinated—and divided—scientists. Here’s what the latest studies have to say.
Volcano Eruption Image, Russia | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA Russian volcano emits a fiery breath in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
How to explore a billion-year-old volcanic mystery along Lake SuperiorFebruary 23, 2023 – The Upper Midwest once teemed with fiery geologic activity. You can still see traces of it in cascading waterfalls, red sandstone sea caves, and towering cliffs.
Volcanoes, Then an Asteroid, Wiped Out the DinosaursFebruary 07, 2018 – Several species went extinct before the impact 66 million years ago, adding to evidence that volcanoes were a culprit in the mass die-off.
Dozens of Ice Volcanoes Discovered on Nearby Dwarf PlanetSeptember 17, 2018 – New observations suggest that a lonely world in the asteroid belt has been erupting frozen lava for the past billion years.
Discover the best places to witness the wonder of volcanoesApril 23, 2019 – A National Geographic explorer gives tips on how to see some of the planet’s most dynamic destinations.
