THERE are around 1,500 volcanoes on land which have been active in the last 10,000 years spewing ash into the atmosphere periodically. As about 50 to 60 volcanic eruptions happen each month we’ve ...

A new study uncovers how volatile-rich magmas propel diamond-bearing kimberlites from Earth’s depths. If you’ve ever admired a diamond, chances are it originated from a kimberlite. More than 70% of ...

A new submarine volcano was formed off the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean in 2018. This was shown by an oceanographic campaign in May 2019. Now an international team has illuminated the ...

There are two main types of volcano - composite and shield. The two types of volcano form in different places and have very different characteristics. Ash released from shield volcanoes often builds ...

A volcano in northern Ethiopia erupted Sunday, marking its first known eruption in 12,000 years. The volcano, called Hayli ...

ISLA: Ok, this is impressive, you’ve got to explain please! CONNOR: The surface of the Earth is called the crust and it is made up of different plates, pieces that fit together and float about on a ...

It comes as no shock that a potentially new type of volcanic lightning had long eluded scientists: The bolts can be as short as about 3 feet (1 meter) long and last just a few milliseconds. But ...

The recent eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has captivated onlookers and scientists alike, showcasing nature's raw power and the intricate phenomena it can create. On Sunday, a stunning video ...

Your morning coffee may help scientists better predict future volcanic eruptions. In A Nutshell The discovery: Scientists ...

An undersea volcano erupted in the Central Islands of Tonga, and as a result, a new baby island appeared, according to NASA's Earth Observatory. NASA stated that the island has emerged in the ...