Volcanoes often look deceptively quiet until the moment they unleash towering plumes of ash and gas, yet the precise switch that turns a gentle rumble into a devastating blast has remained stubbornly ...

Over 3,000 years ago, the eruption of Santorini’s volcano ended an ancient civilization. Scientists may know what the next big explosion could look like. A man looks out across the Santorini caldera ...

The explosiveness of a volcanic eruption depends on how many gas bubbles form in the magma – and when. Until now, it was thought that gas bubbles were formed primarily when the ambient pressure ...

The Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines erupted today (Dec. 9) at 3:03 p.m. local time, spouting an eruption column of up to 1.86 miles (3 kilometers) into the sky and triggering the evacuation of ...

One of Alaska’s most active volcanoes has been erupting since May 2021, but the location of intense seismic activity has moved around during that time. Scientists have wondered why, and now, new ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Studying the molten rock simmering about 12 miles below the Earth ...