VolcanoApril 01, 2014 – When magma finds a way to escape from beneath the earth's surface, it creates a volcano.
Bombing a volcano?October 27, 2021 – In today’s newsletter, COVID-19 vaccines for kids are coming; a monster constellation to mark Halloween; how crabs moved out of the seas … and could microparticles screen the sun’s rays to slow climate change?
Dramatic photos show La Palma volcano’s ongoing eruptionNovember 22, 2021 – “I never dreamed about being so close to something like this,” says photographer Arturo Rodríguez. “It’s so big, so powerful.”
Photographers flock to erupting volcanoesAugust 06, 2022 – In today’s newsletter, we examine the visual power of erupting volcanoes, see how helicopters are changing the hunt for life on Mars, catch up on one photographer’s long-delayed trip back home … and see a previously unpublished 1909 image by pioneering photographer (and mountaineer) Vittorio Sella.
This stunning national park is set in a dormant volcanoNovember 23, 2022 – With America’s deepest lake, miles of trails, and unmatched views, Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park is a natural wonder. Here’s how to visit.
One of Earth's loneliest volcanoes holds an extraordinary secretFebruary 27, 2023 – A National Geographic team has made the first ascent of the remote Mount Michael, looking for a lava lake in the volcano’s crater.
Waiting Volcano | Nat Geo Photo of the DayA woman climbs Popocatépetl, an active volcano in central Mexico, in this image from our photography archives.
Volcano tourism is booming, but is it too risky?April 02, 2021 – Dazzling eruptions draw visitors to places like Iceland and Hawaii. Here’s how to see them safely.
Volcano Safety TipsSeptember 27, 2019 – These fiery features can be as dangerous as they are mesmerizing. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you live near or plan to visit a volcano.
Mysteries lurk below Iceland's restless volcanoesAugust 12, 2022 – The unusual chemistry of the lava burbling to the island’s surface has raised many questions about what's churning deep below.
She fell in love with the majesty of volcanoes—and changed how science sees themJanuary 09, 2023 – Katia Krafft traveled to volcanoes around the world to unlock their mysteries, capture their beauty, and raise awareness of their risks.
Vibrant Volcano | Nat Geo Photo of the DayScientists stand near a sparking Mount Etna, Italy, in this image from our photography archives.