A volcano in the Pacific Ocean is making headlines as it shows signs of forming a new island. This geological phenomenon provides a unique opportunity for scientists to observe island formation in ...

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides scientists with a powerful new tool for ...

LOS ANGELES — A mysterious and highly active undersea volcano off the Pacific Coast could erupt by the end of this year, scientists say. Nearly a mile deep and about 700 miles northwest of San ...

An underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon is displaying signs of a potential eruption, University of Washington (UW) researchers found. The volcano, Axial Seamount, is more than 4,900 ...

If you’ve never heard of the Axial Seamount, you’d be forgiven. But the underwater volcano has made national news recently after research suggested it is likely nearing its first eruption in 10 years.

Discover the biggest volcanic eruptions in history, their VEI, and their impact on Earth. Learn about deadly blasts like ...

“ Maui Nui in its heyday, about 1.2 million years ago, encompassed about 5,640 square miles, larger by 50% than today’s Big ...

LSU geologist Brandon Shuck led a study that discovered a tear in a tectonic plate off the coast of Vancouver Island.

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides scientists with a powerful new ...