I n its latest eruption event, Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano sent a fountain of lava 540 meters (1,770 feet) up into the sky in what is a new record for this eruption, which began in December 2024. Some of ...

Hydrothermal activity detected for the first time in the underwater volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Experts issue warning.

In the Netflix series "La Palma," a Norwegian family goes on holiday to the Canary Islands when a young researcher discovers alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption. Cumbre Vieja is an active ...

Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea El Niño coming this summer, says NOAA in update; what does that mean for summer temperatures and hurricane season? Jack Osbourne and ...

When tens of thousands of earthquakes shook Santorini, the cause wasn’t just shifting tectonic plates—it was rising magma. Scientists tracked about 300 million cubic meters of molten rock pushing up ...

A powerful volcano erupts under the dark night sky, sending bright molten lava and sparks into the air. The glowing lava flows down the rocky surface, creating a dramatic and intense natural scene.

Visual observations have been a backbone in studies of volcanoes, from 2,000 years ago to now. They remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work, and technological advancements, such as ...

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Visual observations have been a backbone of volcano research more than 2,000 ...