The moon had active volcanoes while dinosaurs were still chilling on Earth
New findings show lunar volcanic activity occurred as recently as 120 million years ago.
Tag: volcano
This volcano in Antarctica is spewing out $6,000 worth of gold dust per day — but good luck getting it
Even if you could get there, you're not getting that gold.
A giant volcano spanning 280 miles and taller than Mt. Everest was discovered on Mars
Noctis Mons marks a monumental volcanic discovery on Mars, reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet's geology.
Volcanoes on other planets — Venus’ Maat Mons, Earth’s Karymsky, Mars’ Olympus Mons, Io, and Enceladus
Ever wondered what volcanoes on other worlds look like? Well, look no further! Image via Reddit. Source: NASA / ESA. ...
Underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga was most powerful natural explosion in a century
It triggered a mega-tsunami nearly 45 meters tall.
Low-cost camera provides scientists with new tool for predicting volcanic eruptions
They used a 3D printer for some of the parts of the camera, bringing down costs.
Medieval manuscripts and modern technology reveal Earth’s volcanic past
Medieval chronicles are helping scientists understand volcanic activity's impact on climate.
Volcano erupts in Iceland — but poses no threat to aviation yet
Iceland has even put a livestream of the volcano, while warning people to stay away from the lava and toxic ...
The 2022 Tonga volcano eruption was one of the largest ever recorded
The e Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai undersea volcano became the largest source of gravity waves on Earth. (Credit: NOAA / NESDIS) ...
Pluto has tall icy volcanoes unlike anything else in the solar system — and they may still be active
Ice and fire on the surface of Pluto.
The Bulge is back: Three Sister volcano in Oregon triggers swelling but is unlikely to erupt
GPS equipment can track very subtle ground movements.
Why don’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
Volcanoes might seem like nature’s incinerators, but using them to burn up trash would be dangerous and disrespectful to indigenous ...
Scientists discover thousands of ancient massive volcanic eruptions on Mars
These things were huge!
Icelandic eruption attracts thousands of visitors, helicopter rides, over the weekend
I've seen worse locations for hanging out.
Venus may still be volcanically active
"If Venus is indeed active today, it would make a great place to visit," said researchers,
Researchers send drones to active volcanoes to improve early warning systems
Technology can help warn us of an upcoming eruption.
Iceland’s most active volcano may soon erupt, throwing air travel into turmoil — again
An eruption could also cause heavy local flooding, as the volcano is buried in ice.
Iceland’s most active volcano likely headed towards eruption
The name sounds half-familiar, and so does the threat.
Scientists confirm Venus is still volcanically active
This suggests that the planet's interior is still churning away.
Indonesian volcano erupted twice last Sunday
Luckily, no loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far.
The 2018 eruption of Mount Kīlauea in Hawaii likely caused by rain
A bit of an overreaction to rain, if I'm being honest.
The Earth was humming because a huge underwater volcano was forming
Buzzing temblors marked the formation of a supervolcano -- but there is no risk yet.
Venus might still be volcanically active, according to its infrared emissions
Earth's sister planet might also enjoy a bit of volcanism.
Underwater volcanoes can produce stadium-sized bubbles
Some bubbles were up to 750 feet (228 meters) across.
Human emissions are 100 times greater than those of volcanoes, study shows
That's a lot of CO2.
Io volcano is surprisingly predictable, and will likely erupt this month
Pop goes the volcano.
Tamu Massif is an intriguing new type of hybrid volcano
Tamu Massif is forcing geologists to re-think a classic volcano formation theory.
Monitoring Volcanic Craters with Infrasound “Music”
Volcanic craters act as giant horns that emit intense low-frequency sounds.
Huge underwater eruption created giant volcano off the coast of Africa
This is one of the most exciting volcanic areas in the world.
Bermuda might hold the key to a whole new type of volcano
We didn't know volcanoes can form in this way.
Four years ago this island didn’t exist. Now it’s full of vegetation and “mystery mud”
Our planet really is alive.
252 million years ago, climate change nearly wiped out life on Earth; something similar is happening today
If this sounds a bit alarming... it should.
Volcanoes are fed by ‘mush reservoirs’ instead of magma chambers, study suggests
We mush talk about this.
One Icelandic glacier-volcano duo is emitting 20 times more methane than all other volcanoes in Europe
When glaciers fall to the dark side, methane happens.
Deepest volcanic eruption lies in a field of glass at the lip of the Mariana Trench
Adelle is surely rolling somewhere around there.
Italy’s Mount Etna might soon collapse into the sea
Well this sure ain't good news.
Hawaii Authorities: Please don’t swim near erupting volcano
Shocking, really.
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts, threatening local community. So far, everyone is safe
Thankfully, everyone is safe.
For the first time, researchers record a volcanic thunder
Impossible means nothing if you're a geologist.
Kick-‘em-Jenny: Scientists get rare chance to study volcano as it’s erupting
It's the most unusual volcano name I've ever seen.
Geologists listen to volcanic murmur to predict eruptions
Listen closely, and the volcano will share its secrets.
Stone shrine discovered inside Mexican volcano depicts mythical Aztec universe
It seems to depict the creation of the heavens and earth.
Warming climate linked to more, bigger volcanic eruptions
It might take a while though before the effects settle in.
Warm rock beneath New England hints of upcoming volcanic eruption millions of years from now
New England residents shouldn't panic, though. There won't be a volcanic eruption in their backyard anytime too soon.
Volcano in Bali has been erupting for over a week, and things might get even worse
Things are really heating up in Bali.
Supervolcano eruptions might be more common than we thought — but there’s still no need to panic
If it happens, it happens -- there's not that much we can do about it.
These sharks thrive in a real-life underwater volcano
Yes, these sharks live inside a volcano.
The moon once had an atmosphere seeded by volcanic eruptions
It must have looked like a weird sight from Earth's vantage point.
Bali volcanic eruption seems imminent, after massive seismic activity increase
Over 70,000 people have already evacuated the area as an eruption from the Mount Agung volcano seems imminent.
Scientists find 91 new volcanoes miles beneath Antarctica’s thick ice sheet
Exciting but scary news at the same time.
